--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We should, can and most of the time do…" description: "\"We should, can and most of the time do communicate with God directly. To my knowledge, angels are not necessary for anything. But God's creation is abu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b3/joan-anderson-29796_angel_we-should-can-and-most-of-the-time-do-co_1324162.png" --- # We should, can and most of the time do communicate with… ![“We should, can and most of the time do communicate with God directly. To my knowledge, angels are not necessary for anything. But God's creation is abundant, and asking "Why angels?" would be like asking why there are thousands of varieties of trees or stars, when we could get along with so much…” quote by Joan Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b3/joan-anderson-29796_angel_we-should-can-and-most-of-the-time-do-co_1324162.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b3/joan-anderson-29796_angel_we-should-can-and-most-of-the-time-do-co_1324162.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5b3/joan-anderson-29796_angel_we-should-can-and-most-of-the-time-do-co_1324162.png) > “We should, can and most of the time do communicate with God directly. To my knowledge, angels are not necessary for anything. But God's creation is abundant, and asking "Why angels?" would be like asking why there are thousands of varieties of trees or stars, when we could get along with so much less. God Himself told us many times that He was sending angels to love and care for us, so He is the one who brought them into our lives. Therefore, even if we don't understand their entire purpose, I vote that we pay attention to them.” [Joan Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joan-anderson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that direct communication with God is possible and angels are not essential, though they exist as part of God's abundant creation and can be beneficial. **In simple terms:** God can be approached directly; angels are optional but helpful. Key Takeaway Seek personal connection with the divine. Themes spirituality faith divine beings Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - seeking guidance - reflecting on divine presence - considering angelic influence Key Concepts theology angelology personal prayer Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience divine communication? - What role do angels play in your life? 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