boyfriends...

Once upon a time there was this girl
who had four boyfriends.

She loved the 4th boyfriend the most
and adored him with rich robes and
treated him to the finest of
delicacies. She gave him nothing but
the best.

She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very
much and was always showing him off to
neighboring kingdoms.
However, she feared that one day he
would
leave her for another.

She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He
was her confidant and was always kind,
considerate and patient with her.
Whenever this girl faced a problem,
she could confide in him, and he would
help her get through the difficult
times.

The girls 1st boyfriend was a very
loyal partner and had made great
contributions in maintaining her
wealth and kingdom. However, she did
not love the first boyfriend. Although
he loved her deeply, she hardly
took notice of him.

One day, the girl fell ill and she
knew her time was short. She thought
of her luxurious life and wondered, I
now have four boyfriends with me, but
when I die, I'll be all alone.'

Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, I
loved you the most, endowed you with
the finest clothing and showered great
care over you. Now that I'm dying,
will you follow me and keep me
company?'

'No way!', replied the 4th boyfriend,
and he walked away without another
word.

His answer cut like a sharp knife
right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the 3rd
boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life.
Now that I'm dying, will you follow me
and keep me company?'

'No!', replied the 3rd
boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you
die, I'm going to marry someone else!'

Her heart sank and turned cold.

She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, 'I
have always turned to you for help and
you've always been there for me.

When I die, will you follow me and
keep me company?'

'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this
time!', replied the 2nd boyfriend. '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 with
you. I'll follow you no matter where
you go.'

The girl looked up, and there was her
first boyfriend. He was very
skinny as he suffered from
malnutrition and neglect.

Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I
should have taken much better care of
you when I had the chance!'

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In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in
your lives:

Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No
matter how much time and effort you
lavish in making it look good, it will
leave you when you die.

Your 3rd boyfriend is your
possessions, status and wealth. When
you die, it will all go to others.

Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and
friends. No matter how much they have
been there for you, the furthest they
can stay by you is up to the grave.

And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul,
often neglected in pursuit of wealth,
power and pleasures of the world.

However, your Soul 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.

Pass this on to someone you care
about - I just did.

Being happy doesn't mean everything's
perfect. It means you've decided
to see beyond the imperfections.

I hope this touched you.