Gambling with God
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Comment from LJbutterfly
I thought this was an interesting combination...gambling and God. I grew up learning that gambling was wrong. When I went to the casino for the first time with my husband, he had fun. I stood behind him and watched. Your story has a true message. All good things come from God to use to his glory, and to have fun and be happy. The casino didn't make me happy, but I was happy watching people have fun. Other things were fun for me. This is a well written story with a clear message.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2021
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I thought this was an interesting combination...gambling and God. I grew up learning that gambling was wrong. When I went to the casino for the first time with my husband, he had fun. I stood behind him and watched. Your story has a true message. All good things come from God to use to his glory, and to have fun and be happy. The casino didn't make me happy, but I was happy watching people have fun. Other things were fun for me. This is a well written story with a clear message.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2021
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Thank you, LJButterfly. I appreciate your comments and review.
Patricia
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
It was good that you only played with God's blessing, and not because you were addicted. That happens to too many people. I enjoyed reading this story, it's not something I've ever wanted to do, because I'd be too frightened. Well done. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2021
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It was good that you only played with God's blessing, and not because you were addicted. That happens to too many people. I enjoyed reading this story, it's not something I've ever wanted to do, because I'd be too frightened. Well done. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 01-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate your comments and review.
Patricia
Comment from Wendy G
An interesting take on whether God wants you to gamble, and if so how much. Your story is honest and well written, and hopefully your relationship is strong enough to withstand the various tensions discussed. Thanks for sharing. Good wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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An interesting take on whether God wants you to gamble, and if so how much. Your story is honest and well written, and hopefully your relationship is strong enough to withstand the various tensions discussed. Thanks for sharing. Good wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Wendy. I appreciate your feedback and review.
Patricia
Comment from mermaids
I enjoyed reading your story and like how you include God in your visits to the casino. Gambling can get out of hand but you relied on God for guidance. Excellent story that teaches the reader.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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I enjoyed reading your story and like how you include God in your visits to the casino. Gambling can get out of hand but you relied on God for guidance. Excellent story that teaches the reader.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Mermaids. I appreciate your comments and review.
Patricia
Comment from royowen
Of course being a gambler, I know and understand the human emotions, my mother was a gambler late in life, I remember I had to "lend" her $200 to buy presents at Christmas time, it would have wounded here not to, to tell the family she couldn't but presents, but because I gave up gambling at my baptism at God's prompting,, along with drinking and smoking, (I was an alcoholic) she'd call me up at 12midnight to pick her up from the casino, she was thoroughly depressed just before she died, so badly did she want to gamble, but physically unable to go. Oh yes, I know about gambling, those vices I had were a toxic, and discovered they were all idols. Gambling particularly dominates, the drinking makes it worse,. Good read, I can understand your husband's anxiety, blessings Roy.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Of course being a gambler, I know and understand the human emotions, my mother was a gambler late in life, I remember I had to "lend" her $200 to buy presents at Christmas time, it would have wounded here not to, to tell the family she couldn't but presents, but because I gave up gambling at my baptism at God's prompting,, along with drinking and smoking, (I was an alcoholic) she'd call me up at 12midnight to pick her up from the casino, she was thoroughly depressed just before she died, so badly did she want to gamble, but physically unable to go. Oh yes, I know about gambling, those vices I had were a toxic, and discovered they were all idols. Gambling particularly dominates, the drinking makes it worse,. Good read, I can understand your husband's anxiety, blessings Roy.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Thank you for sharing your story, Roy. I appreciate everything you said.
Patricia
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Well done
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is a really different take on the issue of gambling addiction, which I think you were heading toward. I'm glad that your faith saved you in the end. You were praying for help by then, rather than for money.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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This is a really different take on the issue of gambling addiction, which I think you were heading toward. I'm glad that your faith saved you in the end. You were praying for help by then, rather than for money.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Judy. I appreciate your comments and review.
Patricia
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Wow, what a story and usually the gambling section belongs to the Devil, but somehow God used his forgiveness to teach you a less: "
How did I know what I could afford if it wasn't my money? God didn't lead me to gamble the smaller winnings. I gambled it because I thought I could afford it. I was okay if I won or lost while I played God's way, but with every spin I played for the wrong reason, I felt myself beg God for another win. That's not what I do. I want God's will, not my own. When I took that wrong turn, I was no longer in God's will, and my flesh took over." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Wow, what a story and usually the gambling section belongs to the Devil, but somehow God used his forgiveness to teach you a less: "
How did I know what I could afford if it wasn't my money? God didn't lead me to gamble the smaller winnings. I gambled it because I thought I could afford it. I was okay if I won or lost while I played God's way, but with every spin I played for the wrong reason, I felt myself beg God for another win. That's not what I do. I want God's will, not my own. When I took that wrong turn, I was no longer in God's will, and my flesh took over." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Iza. I appreciate your review and comments.
Patricia
Comment from Erika Seshadri
Good morning. I found this to be an interesting struggle between what you wanted, your husband wanted, and what you felt God wanted.
A very relatable story, for sure.
I was confused by some wording throughout story. Especially this:
"I can't buy something or spend money because I can afford it or for any other reason than because I believe it's God's will."
Does this mean you feel it's wrong to buy something/spend money simply because you can afford it? That God should determine how you spend your money?
If so, maybe state that in a way that's more clear. It's an important paragraph, wrapping up the lesson learned.
I think sometimes readers get swept up in loving the content of a story so much, so they rate it five or six stars even though there might be a technical problem with a portion of the writing, but in the long run, that's not really doing anyone any favors. Especially if it's a contest entry, or someone is looking for honest feedback.
I hope this helps some. All the best to you!
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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Good morning. I found this to be an interesting struggle between what you wanted, your husband wanted, and what you felt God wanted.
A very relatable story, for sure.
I was confused by some wording throughout story. Especially this:
"I can't buy something or spend money because I can afford it or for any other reason than because I believe it's God's will."
Does this mean you feel it's wrong to buy something/spend money simply because you can afford it? That God should determine how you spend your money?
If so, maybe state that in a way that's more clear. It's an important paragraph, wrapping up the lesson learned.
I think sometimes readers get swept up in loving the content of a story so much, so they rate it five or six stars even though there might be a technical problem with a portion of the writing, but in the long run, that's not really doing anyone any favors. Especially if it's a contest entry, or someone is looking for honest feedback.
I hope this helps some. All the best to you!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Yes, Erika, your comments help. I did mean it the way you thought, but I will try to write it more clearly. I never mind losing stars. I want to be a better writer. I appreciate you and your feedback.
Patricia
Comment from MAMONIA
Well is certainly an interesting story. I never thought of it as God's will if I should play or not, but I remember praying to win when I was in a casino. I think gambling is an addiction that I caught early on playing blackjack. It's the winning that keeps you going and the longing to get that "high" once again.
When my husband and I played together, he won a lot of money and told me to hide it so that we could go home with it. That's when we had the biggest argument of our life...in the casino, in front of anyone with him yelling for me to get the money. Of course, he lost it.
I certainly learned my lesson and never went back again.
I think you learned the lesson you were supposed to get also.
I enjoyed your story.
Marie
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Well is certainly an interesting story. I never thought of it as God's will if I should play or not, but I remember praying to win when I was in a casino. I think gambling is an addiction that I caught early on playing blackjack. It's the winning that keeps you going and the longing to get that "high" once again.
When my husband and I played together, he won a lot of money and told me to hide it so that we could go home with it. That's when we had the biggest argument of our life...in the casino, in front of anyone with him yelling for me to get the money. Of course, he lost it.
I certainly learned my lesson and never went back again.
I think you learned the lesson you were supposed to get also.
I enjoyed your story.
Marie
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Marie, I love your feedback. Thank you for sharing your story. I agree, we both learned the lessons we were supposed to learn.
Thanks again.
Patricia
Comment from Earl Corp
That is quite the true story for the Share your Story contest. It was interesting how God spoke to to tell you when and when not to gamble. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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That is quite the true story for the Share your Story contest. It was interesting how God spoke to to tell you when and when not to gamble. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Earl. I appreciate your feedback.