George saw the Help Wanted sign in the window. He wasn’t really familiar with this building. He looked at the company’s name above the window: United Savings. George had never heard of the company, but he needed a job. George slowly opened the door and timidly looked around. He saw a causally dressed man standing behind a large reception desk.
“ Can I help you?” The man asked pleasantly.
“I noticed the sign in the window and wondered what kind of help you were looking for?” George replied.
The man smiled, “We are very short-handed and can use all the help we can get.”
“What are the qualifications for the job?” inquired George.
“Oh, don’t worry about that. You are definitely qualified. Can you start right away?”
“I guess, but what exactly would I be doing?” George inquired.
“Let’s begin here,” the man said, handing George a piece of paper with three names on it.
George read the names but was very confused. “What am I supposed to do with this?”
“Start praying for them right away.”
“I don’t even know these people. What’s wrong with them?” George asked.
The man answered, “It doesn’t matter if you know them. Believe me, they really need your prayers. They left this world yesterday, and no one is praying for them.”
George was baffled. “They left this world? Are you saying they died?”
“Yes, that is exactly what I meant. Please, they are in the process of purification, and prayers help them immensely.”
George scowled, “ I was looking for a real job. Something that would pay.”
“Sir, believe me when I say this is one of the most valuable jobs you could perform. The benefits are priceless! These souls will be grateful to you for all eternity. This will also add incredible value to your resume when you leave this world! Please, we really need your help.”
Just then, a mighty wind blew the door open. George turned to see what was happening. It felt as if the wind blew right through him. George looked at the list and suddenly had a desire to pray. George looked at the man and said, “I’ll get right on this. Does it matter where I pray or what prayer I say?”
“You can pray wherever you like. Just invoke God’s mercy for these souls.”
“I will! And thank you for giving me a sign.“
-Susan
