An overweight business associate of mine decided it was time to shed some
excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving
route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he arrived at
work carrying a gigantic coffeecake. We all scolded him, but his smile
remained cherubic.
"This is a very special coffeecake," he explained. "I accidentally drove by
the bakery this morning and there in the window was a host of goodies. I
felt this was no accident, so I prayed, 'Lord, if you want me to have one
of those delicious coffeecakes, let me have a parking place directly in
front of the bakery', and sure enough," he continued, "the eighth time
around the block, there it was!"
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