Last weekend, I traveled to a state which is suffering from severe drought.  On Friday, there was a day-long storm which brought some much-needed relief with predictions the rain would last through the weekend.  That night my wife and I attended a banquet.  During the invocation before the meal, the pastor thanked the Lord for the much needed rain.  Then he jokingly asked there be a respite during the a local sporting event the next afternoon.

I’ve often wondered, if there is a God, how he or she might respond to trivial requests, especially those related to sports.  I imagine the conversation might go something like this.

God: For weeks you’ve been praying to me, begging for rain. I finally answer your prayers and you’re still not satisfied.

Pastor: We do appreciate your bringing the rain, but why, of all times, did you choose homecoming weekend?

God: I’m busy.  I get to things as I can.

Pastor: I know that. But we have all these alumni in town.  And it’s a special homecoming.  We’re celebrating the the founding of our local university.

God: Okay.  It won’t rain tomorrow.  Or for the next two months.  Enjoy the game.

And who could blame him or her.

For what it’s worth.
Dr. ESP