Joe prays every night to God.
He says, “Please God, please, let me win the lottery.”
He is persistent, and doesn’t leave a single night out.
(Probably he has read many self-help books and knows that consistency is key.)
by and the man continues to pray, “Please God, please, let me win the lottery.”

Years go by. Lotto night come and go. Joe still has no luck.

One night, Joe prays his usual prayer, “Please God, please, let me win the lottery.”
Suddenly he hears the voice of God Himself, “I would love to, but buy a lottery ticket first!”

Image header: Ticket (fourth class) of the state lottery of Lithuania with Vytis (Waykimas), 1936;
Source: LIMIS (inventory number: ČDM Nvž 3589) at M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum