A Methodist preacher said, "Anyone with 'special needs' who wants to be prayed over, please come forward to the front by the altar."

      With that, Smokey got in line. When it was his turn, the Preacher asked, "Smokey, what do you want me to pray about for you?"

      Smokey replied, "Preacher, I need you to pray for help with my hearing." The preacher put one finger of one hand in Smokey's ear, placed his other hand on top of Smokey's head, and then prayed and prayed and prayed. He prayed a "blue streak" for Smokey, and the whole congregation joined in with great enthusiasm.

After a few minutes, the preacher removed his hands, stood back and asked, "Smokey, how is your hearing now?" Smokey answered, "I don't know, man. It ain't 'til next week."