Jock finds himself in dire trouble. His business has gone bust and he's in serious financial problems. He's so desperate that he decides to ask God for help. "God, please help me. Ah've lost ma wee store and if Ah dinna get some money, Ah'm going to lose my hoose too. Please let me win the lottery!" Lottery night! Someone else wins... Jock prays again. "God, please let me win the lottery! Ah've lost my wee store, ma hoose and Ah'm going to lose ma car as weel!" Lottery night again! Still no luck... Jock prays again.
"Ah've lost ma business, ma hoose and ma car. Ma bairns
are starving. Ah dinna often ask Ye for help and Ah have
always been a good servant to Ye. PLEASE just let me win
the lottery this one time so Ah can get back on ma feet!"
Suddenly there is a blinding flash as the heavens open and
the voice of God Himself thunders:
"Jock at least meet Me half way and buy a ticket!"
2007-11-24 09:11:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Suzie - loved it - I laughed so hard I almost p - -d my you know whats! Thanks - really enjoyed that one. A star for you! CJ
2007-11-24 20:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Jock had not bought a ticket and won the lottery, now that would be a miracle; but, if he buys a ticket and wins, that is luck.
2007-11-24 19:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like that as it points out a very subtle fact of prayer.
God only reacts to our actions.
Sit on your blessed assurance and pray all day will not serve as well as asking for God's help and then doing something about your situation.
2007-11-24 09:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by drg5609 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Thank you, I needed a laugh after reading the letter I just got from social security.
2007-11-24 10:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
joke was funny but i have to agree with donal like my day used to say "crap in one hand and pray in the othe and see which fills up first" yes prayer is good and great but the underlying statement in this joke is just praying is not enough we have to do our part!!!!
2007-11-24 10:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Aye, the tribulations of a thrifty Scot...(chuckle)
2007-11-24 09:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Love it, love it, like Diamonds answer xx
2007-11-24 18:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good one....Its like the old saying..."God helps those who help themselves".....never quite understood it but after your joke I do now....cheers.
2007-11-24 10:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
thank goodness...we have another..spell check..just what .this Q@a..NEEDS....we all need a good laugh to get the juces running....it beats questions like....how do i get rid of a pimple.etc etc......thanks suzy.s you made my day......cheers seamanab x .
2007-11-24 10:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by seamanab 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Cute!
2007-11-24 09:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by Cranky 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋