The Light

     Helene sat quietly in the darkened room and closed her eyes.  Tears streamed down her face.  She had never felt so broken and alone.  Her husband died several months ago.  Her children didn't bother much with her.  They lived far away.  She was even fearful of the downward spiral of the world around her.

   Suddenly, she noticed the clock, and left for work.  She couldn't be late.  Her boss warned her.  If there was just one more tardy, that would be it.  She worked quietly, and didn't talk to anyone.  All of a sudden, she heard someone clear their voice, and looked up.

   A woman was standing before her, smiling brightly.  "Good morning, my name is Jena.  I am the new sales rep."  She said.  Helene showed her the equipment that needed servicing.  Jena stopped and looked at Helene.  "Are you okay?"  She asked.

  "Not really,"  Helene answered. "Would you let me treat you to lunch?"  Jena asked.  "No thanks,"  Helene answered.  Jena looked over the equipment and talked about the happiness and love that she had in Jesus.  

  The next day, Jena appeared at Helene's desk with the same brilliant smile.  She insisted that Helene let her treat her to lunch for her kindness. Helene finally agreed.  She told Jena about all that was burdening her.  Jena told her about the love of Jesus.  Helene wanted to know much more.

  The two new friends went to lunch together that whole week.  Jena prayed with Helene.  Helene gave her heart to the Lord.  She felt like her heavy burdens were gone.  Jena even recommended a church nearby.  Helene began to attend.

  But, the next week, Jena didn't come into the office.  Helene asked her boss about the sales rep.  "What rep?  We never had one."  Her boss proclaimed.  Helene went home confused.  The next day, she received a call from her daughter.

  She told her the happy news.  They were moving to town.  "I've been praying for you, Mom."  She said.  Helene told her about what happened.  "Well, Mom, I guess that God sent you his love through the light of a beautiful angel!"  She answered.

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