FOUR WIVES............
> Once upon a time there was a rich 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 and 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 was a very loyal partner and had made great
> contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdo! m. However, he did
> not love the first wife. 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 luxurious 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. Her answer cut
> like a sharp knife right into his heart.
>
> 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!" His heart sank and turned cold.
>
> He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and
> you've always bee! n there for me. When I die, will you follow me and
> keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this t ime!",
> replied the 2nd wife. " At the very most, I can only walk with you to
> your grave." Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the
> King was devastated.
>
> Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter
> where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She
> was very skinny and frail and not pretty at all, as a matter of fact
> she looked very homely from 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 the 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, statu! s 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. Ho wever, 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.
> Thought for the day:
>
> Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the
> perfect position to pray.
> Once upon a time there was a rich 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 and 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 was a very loyal partner and had made great
> contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdo! m. However, he did
> not love the first wife. 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 luxurious 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. Her answer cut
> like a sharp knife right into his heart.
>
> 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!" His heart sank and turned cold.
>
> He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and
> you've always bee! n there for me. When I die, will you follow me and
> keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this t ime!",
> replied the 2nd wife. " At the very most, I can only walk with you to
> your grave." Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the
> King was devastated.
>
> Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter
> where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She
> was very skinny and frail and not pretty at all, as a matter of fact
> she looked very homely from 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 the 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, statu! s 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. Ho wever, 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.
> 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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