A prayer of a chance

Joe is in dire financial trouble. His business has gone under, his debts are piling up. He is so desperate he decides to pray for help.

"God, please help me. I lost my business and if I don't get some money soon, I am going to lose my car as well. Please let me win the lottery."

Lottery night comes -- and somebody else wins.

"God, please let me win the lottery! I lost my business, my car and now I am going to lose my house as well."

Lottery night comes. No luck.

"My God, I lost my business, my car, and my house. 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 lottery this one time so I can get my life back in order."

A sudden flash of blinding light. The heavens open, and Joe is confronted by the voice of God Himself:

"Joe, meet Me halfway on this. Buy a ticket."

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