Four "Wives"

Once upon a time there was a King who had four wives
He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and
treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much.

He was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms.
However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.

He also loved his 2nd wife.

She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with
him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she
would help him get through the difficult times.

The King's 1st wife, whom he did not love, was a very loyal partner and
had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom.
Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.

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

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have 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 wife, and she walked away without another word.

The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now
that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No!", replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!"..

He then asked the 2nd wife, "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!"," I can see you to your grave."

Then a voice called out: "I'll leave with you and follow you no matter
where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was
so skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly
grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you
when I had the chance!"

In truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives:

Our 4th wife is our body.
No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it
will leave us when we die.

Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth.
When we die, it will all go to others.

Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have
been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

And our 1st wife is our Soul.
Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.
However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.
Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it
is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of God and
continue with us throughout Eternity.

When the world pushes you to your knees.....
You're in the perfect position to pray.

:exactly:

 

Thanks!!

thought so too...