When times are tough, I usually try to do my best to find humor in the situation.
For me, it is often easier to deal with difficult obstacles in life when I keep a positive outlook. And who couldn't use a really good laugh now and then, like with the husband who tests his wife's love? So when I read this story that was both funny and meaningful, I knew I'd have to share it.
This story has been circulating the internet for over a decade, like the story of a rich girl who rejects a poor boy. People all over the world have been sharing it because of the important reminder it gives us. In the story, a young man has lost everything and turns to God for help. What happens in the end definitely made me laugh out loud. I love a surprise ending, but even more, I love stories like this that have a great message.
Did the message of the story resonate with you as much as it did with me? Let us know in the comments.
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A young man was having a terrible year. He had lost his job, been forced to take out a second mortgage on his home, and seemed to be spiraling further and further into credit card debt. His terrible financial situation drove him into a deep depression, and it wasn't long before his social life was in shambles as well. At such a young age, the man felt that his future was hopeless and that he would truly need a miracle to help him climb out of this hole.
With nowhere else to turn, the young man finally decided to do the one thing he hadn't yet tried – he prayed. He drove his car to his childhood church and found a pew in the back rows of the quiet chapel. He got down on his knees and he prayed.
"Dear God, please help me win the lottery. I really need the money, so please help me win."
The young man waited several days and nothing happened. He returned to the church.
"Dear God, I'm not sure if you received my last prayer, but I really need your help to win the lottery. Please help me out here."
Again, the young man waited several days with no results. He returned to the church once again.
"Alright, God, I've asked you twice, but it really seems like you aren't listening to me. I asked you to help me win the lottery, but I still haven't won. Are you even listening to me?"
What happened next truly shocked the young man. He heard a voice. Perhaps the clouds parted and God spoke from above, or perhaps a priest overheard his prayer and spoke up, but the young man finally got his answer. "BUY A LOTTERY TICKET!"
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