Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends.
She loved the fourth boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robesand treated him to the finest ofdelicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.
She also loved the third boyfriendvery much and was always showing himoff to neighboring kingdoms. However,she feared that one day he would leaveher for another.
She also loved her second boyfriend.He was her confidant and was alwayskind, considerate and patient withher. Whenever this girl faced aproblem, she could confide in him, andhe would help her get through thedifficult times.
The girl's first boyfriend was a veryloyal partner and had made greatcontributions in maintaining herwealth and kingdom. However, she didnot love the first boyfriend. Althoughhe loved her deeply, she hardly tooknotice of him!
One day, the girl fell ill and sheknew her time was short. She thoughtof her luxurious life andwondered, 'I now have four boyfriendswith me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.
'Thus, she asked the fourthboyfriend, 'I loved you the most,endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Nowthat I'm dying, will you follow me andkeep me company?
''No way!', replied the fourthboyfriend, and he walked away without another word.
His answer cut like a sharp kniferight into her heart.
The sad girl then asked the thirdboyfriend, 'I loved you all my life.Now that I'm dying, will you follow meand keep me company?
''No!', replied the thirdboyfriend. 'Life is too good! When youdie, I'm going to marry someone else!'
Her heart sank and turned cold.She then asked the secondboyfriend, 'I have always turned toyou for help and you've always beenthere for me. When I die, will youfollow me and keep me company?'
'I'm sorry, I can't help you out thistime!', replied the secondboyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave .
His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated.
Then a voice called out: 'I'll go withyou. I'll follow you no matter whereyou go.'
The girl looked up, and there was herfirst boyfriend. He was very skinny ashe suffered from malnutrition and neglect.
Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'Ishould have taken much better care ofyou when I had the chance!'
In truth, you have four boyfriends inyour lives:
Your fourth boyfriend is your body. Nomatter how much time and effort youlavish in making it look good, it willleave you when you die.
Your third boyfriend is yourpossessions, status and wealth.Whenyou die, it will all go to others.
Your second boyfriend is your familyand friends. No matter how much theyhave been there for you, the furthestthey can stay by you is up to thegrave.
And your first boyfriend is yourspirit. Often neglected in pursuit ofwealth, power and pleasures of theworld.
However, your spirit is the only thing that will follow you where ever you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity.
Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees,you're in the perfect position to pray.
2 comments:
i love it! i love reading it so much! a great realization of every human being!
This is so beautiful and so true.
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