Joe was in dire financial trouble, on the brink of ruin. And, as he often did in times of need, Joe prayed.

"Oh Lord, 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 arrived and somebody else won the prize.

Joe again looked up and prayed, "Oh Lord, please let me win the lottery! I've lost my business, my house and I'm going to lose my car as well!"

Again, Lottery night came and went and Joe still had no luck.

Once again, he prayed, "Oh, Lord, why have you forsaken me? I've lost my business, my house and my car. My wife and children are starving. I have always been a good servant to you. Please just..."

Suddenly there was a blinding flash of light as the heavens opened and Joe was confronted by the voice of the Lord himself!

"JOE, MEET ME HALF WAY ON THIS ONE. BUY A TICKET!"