A guy named Joe found himself in dire trouble. His business had gone bust, and he was in serious financial trouble. He was so desperate he decided to ask God for help. He prayed, “God, please help me, I’ve lost my business and if I don’t get some money, I’m going to lose my house as well, please let me win the lottery.”
Lottery night came and somebody else won it. Joe again prayed… “God, please let me win the lottery! I’ve lost my business, my house and I’m going to lose my car as well.” Lottery night came and Joe still had no luck.
Once again, he prayed… “My God, why have you forsaken me? I’ve lost my business, my house, and my car. My wife and children are starving. I don’t often ask you for help, and I have always been a good servant to you. Please, just let me win the lotto this one time so I can get my life back in order…”
Suddenly there was a blinding flash of light as the heavens opened and Joe was confronted by the voice of God himself: “Joe, meet me half way on this one… buy a ticket!”