Do Children Always See Angels?

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2. Are children more likely to see angels than adults?

Perhaps. There is no way to collect statistics. It may be that children are more innocent and open to spiritual experiences. Many adults become so immersed in the material world that they become unaware of God’s presence.

3. Should we believe everything children tell us about seeing angels?

Of course not! Some children are convinced there are monsters under their bed, that fairies are real (especially when they find evidence that the Tooth Fairy visited them), and many other things. Some of the things children describe as angels are clearly not God’s magnificent spirit beings such as dancing little lights, tiny fairy-like creatures, and imaginary playmates.

Mimi Doe, who has talked to hundreds of children about angels they had seen

, received many untraditional answers like these:

• It's a see through color pink--there is no paint or markers like that. (Whit, Age 6)
• My angel is a comfortable feeling. (Newlin, Age 6)
• My angels are many. Sometimes they are small, 7 to 100 of them fit with me inside my seat belt when I drive places. They sparkle all the time. (Samantha, Age 4)

We must be very careful to test “messages” that children report angels have given them. It is important to keep an open mind and realize that it is possible God can send messages to a child through an angel. But we must use discernment when we evaluate the message. It may reflect a child’s hopes, dreams, fears, or an inability to understand life. In some cases, it can be a symptom of mental or emotional problems. God will never give a child (or anyone) a message that contradicts the teachings of Bible scripture.

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. Do all children have angel experiences?

Jesus taught that angels are always present with children (Matthew 18:10). Most of the tim,e angels are unseen and children are unaware of their ministry. While many children do share that an angel has been with them, the majority of children do not. It is interesting to note that children who do have angel experiences think it is normal to have one, and they take it for granted that it happens to every child.

5. Do you have a favorite book about children and angels?

"What Children Tell Me About Angels" by Charlie W. Shedd is a delightful read. It is inspiring and well-balanced.