A guy by the name of Roger finds himself in dire trouble.  His business
has gone bust and he's in serious financial trouble.  He's so desperate
that he decides to ask God for help.  He goes into the church and begins
to pray:
"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 lotto". 

LOTTO night comes and somebody else wins it. 

Roger goes back to church:  
"God please let me win the lotto, I've lost my business, my house and I'm
going to lose my car as well".

Lotto night comes and Roger still has no luck.

"My God, why have you forsaken me??  I've lost my business, my house, my
car and my wife and children are starving.  I don't often ask you for help
and I have always been a good servant to you.  Why won't you just let me
win the lotto this one time so I can get my life back in order??" 

Suddenly there is a blinding flash of light as the heavens open and Roger
is confronted by the voice of God himself:
"ROGER, MEET ME HALF-WAY ON THIS ONE, BUY A TICKET!!!"