We hear a lot of stories about people who win the lottery and describe it as the worst thing that ever happened to them. At first it is all celebration. They quit their job. They take some trips. They buy a house and a new car. They give to charity, They buy friends and family lavish gifts. But then what? Eventually they either burn through the money and need to put their life back together, or they need to figure out how to live with their pile of money.
The horror stories involve strained relationships, broken marriages, substance abuse, trust issues. You name it. There is this sense that everybody wants something from you. It seems that everyone wants your money. It becomes harder to relate to your friends and you question the motivations behind all of your relationships. I think that this sudden change in your economic status makes it hard to understand the question of who we are, what we do and why we have value.
Humans have an internal sense that we should be doing something. We need to be productive. We need to have a sense that what we do each day is important at some level. We go to work to provide for ourselves and our families. And whether the work is something that is personally fulfilling or just a paycheck, it still serves the greater purpose of provision. The lottery takes that away. And without some reason that what we do each day matters, we get into trouble.
While some days going to work can feel like a curse, in many ways it can be a blessing.
God gives us a purpose. And even if the work that we do is not necessary for our provision, there is still a purpose for us in His plans. Any of us, at any economic level, can work for the greater glory of God or just for our self. The real question is if we will accept His purpose for us as our own.
Lottery winning will not always end up in the horror story. It can be viewed as a blessing as the won money can be used for the good causes as well. There are numerous instances like that, check thunderball results UK to see it.
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