A challenge from "god"

The following is the transcript of an actual recent chat between your blog and "pokergod" at an online poker table. But first, the hand which led to it....

BLINDS: 30/60

IN THE POCKET: 2d-3d

We take a chance on suited connectors and call.

ON THE FLOP: A-Q-J, no diamonds

"pokergod" is the only player in the hand with us. He bets small. We fold.

pokergod1971: someone always calls [describing a big win of the previous hand]
Dealer: pokergod1971 wins Main Pot ($210)
pokergod1971: A Q
Me: I call on God a lot.
Me: More careful about calling you.
Me: ;--)
pokergod1971: he wasnt with you there
pokergod1971: less he said fold
Me: Well, this is a little poker game.
Me: And when you try to play 2-3 suited and miss.....
pokergod1971: hes busy right now
Me: God can give wisdom, too.
pokergod1971: fo sho

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If you fail to win every hand at the poker table, has God deserted you? We really don't think so.

"In this world you will have trouble," Jesus warned in John 16:33. Thankfully, the Lord didn't stop there. "But take heart! I have overcome the world."

James 1:5 adds this advice, which we tried to bring out: "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it shall be given him."

Believers should ask God often for wisdom -- whether they're playing poker, overseeing their families or running a business. It appears even Jesus did this as He grew up, because Luke 2:52 reveals, "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature...."

God's wisdom is much better than ours. And by applying it properly, you might save yourself from an embarrassingly big loss.