This came my way via my friend in Iowa and it is very timely.   I don't know who the author is, but thank you for reminding me today to take care of my soul.  Peace, Grandma Jane

Four Boyfriends


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

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!'

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 your soul is 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.

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