4-BOY-FRIENDS

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4-BOY-FRIENDS

 

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

 

She loved the 4th boy-friend the most and adorned him with rich robes and

treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.

 

She also loved the 3rd boy-friend 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 boy-friend. 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 boy-friend was a very loyal partner and had made great

contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did not love

the first boy-friend. 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 boy-friends with me, but when I

die, I will be all alone.

 

 

Thus,she asked the 4th boy-friend, " I loved you the most, endowed you with the

finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I am dying, will you

follow me and keep me company? "

 

" No way! " , replied the 4th boy-friend, 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 boy-friend, " I loved you all my life. Now that I

am dying, will you follow me and keep me company? "

 

" No! " , replied the 3rd boy-friend. " Life is too good! When you die, I am going

to marry someone else! "

 

Her heart sank and turned cold.

 

She then asked the 2nd boy-friend, " I have always turned to you for help and you

have always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me

company? "

 

" I am sorry, I cannot help you out this time! " , replied the 2nd boy-friend. " 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 will go with you. I will follow you no matter where

you go. "

 

The girl looked up, and there was her first boy-friend. 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! "

 

In truth, you have 4 boy-friends in your lives:

 

Your 4th boy-friend 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 boy-friend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you die, it

will all go to others.

 

Your 2nd boy-friend 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 boy-friend 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 are

in the perfect position to pray.

 

NB! Being happy does not mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided

to see beyond the imperfections.