Jacob and the Lottery Jacob is a well to do Jewish man with a beautiful wife and 3 children. He owns a start-up business that has been doing quite well recently. However, his business suddenly goes bankrupt and Jacob goes to God for help. Jacob kneels at the altar and says: ""Lord I have always been faithful and have done my best to not violate the 10 commandments. I only ask that you let me win this week's lottery so that I may support my family."" Nothing happens and Jacob sinks deeper into despair. Once again he prays: ""Dear Lord, my business has been taken from me and now I have had to turn my house over to the bank for the want of money. I only ask that you let me win this week's lottery."" Still, nothing happens. Jacob prays to God one last time: ""Lord, I have always been faithful, yet now my business, my house and my 3 children have been taken from me. My wife has left me and I no longer have purpose to live. Please just let me win the lottery so I may get back on my feet."" Silence ensues, followed by a deafening voice. ""Jacob, meet me halfway on this and buy a damn ticket."" ~~No racism intended.~~ EDIT: No actual offense intended. I don't have anything against Jewish people.