Four Boyfriends
THIS TURNED OUT TO BE SO
DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I
THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO
BE.. IT IS A WONDERFUL
WONDERFUL MESSAGE!!
ENJOY
Once upon a time there was a
girl who had four boyfriends.
She loved the fourth boyfriend
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 third boyfriend
very much and was always showing
him off to neighboring kingdoms.
However, she feared that one day
he would leave her or another.
She also loved her second 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 girl's first 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, will I be alone.'
Thus, she asked the fourth
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 fourth 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
third boyfriend, 'I loved you all my
life. Now that I'm dying, will you
follow me and keep me company?'
'No!', replied the third 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 second
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 second 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 four boyfriends in
your lives:
Your fourth 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 third boyfriend is your
possessions, status and wealth.
When you die, it will all go to others.
Your second 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 first boyfriend is
your spirit. Often neglected in
pursuit of wealth,
power and pleasures of the world.
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.
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.
