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Subject: Four Friends of Life
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proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:01pm
Here's an interesting article to ponder on especially during Lent. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:03pm
Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends. *
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She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the very best. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:04pm
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. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:05pm
The girl's 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! *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:05pm
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.' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:06pm
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?' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:07pm
'No way!', replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:07pm
His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart. *
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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?' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:08pm
'No!', replied the 3rd boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:09pm
Her heart sank and turned cold. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:10pm
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?' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:10pm
'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.' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:11pm
His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated. *
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Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.' *
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The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:12pm
Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!' *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:13pm
In truth, you have 4 boyfriend's in your lives: *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:14pm
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. *
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Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you die, it will all go to others. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:14pm
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. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:15pm
And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. *
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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. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:16pm
Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:16pm
Pass this on to someone you care about - I just did. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:17pm
Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. *
proehdbe 2.04.09 - 02:17pm
Hope this helps you put some perspective into relationships. At the end of the day, that's all that counts. *
solvent1 16.04.09 - 07:32pm
I have not read anything more true than this in ages. Thank you. *
mjully 29.07.09 - 04:12pm
we hav a very short time in dis world.i think just as i always look in a mirror to mek sure im d most handsome ,everyday i shud do internal reflection meking sure my deeds are good 2 GOD. *
belexy 22.08.09 - 01:02pm
Beautiful write up.So discriptive and real.Its food for thought. *
