posted 20 years ago
A very pious man named Abraham lives a long and austere life. He wakes up early and prays, goes to Temple, eats simply, goes to work, comes home, eats simply, goes to Temple, comes home, and goes to sleep. Before retiring each night, he says a special prayer: "Please, G_d, let me win the lottery." But he remains a pious pauper.
This goes on for many years, and one day he can't take it any more. He shakes his fist at the heavens and yells "G_d, I've devoted my whole life to your worship. I've never asked you for but one thing: to win the lottery. So why can't you answer my prayer?"
Suddenly, there is a bright light, and the heavens part, and a voice booms down:
"THROW ME A BONE, ABE -- COULD YOU AT LEAST BUY A TICKET, MAYBE?"