FOUR (4) GIRLFRIENDS...

by dknight Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:04 pm

FOUR (4) GirLfriEnDs...
Once upon a time there was this boy
who had four girlfriends.

He loved the 4th girlfriend the most
and adored her with rich robes and
treated her to the finest of
delicacies. He gave her nothing but
the best.

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

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

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

One day, the boy fell ill and he
knew his time was short. he thought
of his luxurious life and wondered, I
now have four girlfriends with me, but
when I die, I'll be all alone.'

Thus, he asked the 4th girlfriend, 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 girlfriend,
and she walked away without another
word.

Her answer cut like a sharp knife
right into his heart.

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

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

His heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd girlfriend, '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 girlfriend. 'At
the very most, I can only walk with
you to your grave.'

Her answer struck him like a bolt of
lightning, and the boy was devastated.

Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with
you. I'll follow you no matter where
you go.'
The boy looked up, and there was his
first girlfriend. SHe was very
skinny as she suffered from
malnutrition and neglect.

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

In truth, you have 4 GIRLFRIENDS in
your lives:

Your 4th girlfriend 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 girlfriend is your
possessions, status and wealth. When
you die, it will all go to others.

Your 2nd girlfriend 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 girlfriend 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.

dknight_31... lol!