Friday, August 31, 2007

4 wives

This was sent to me from Nancy, my brother's fiance. I had to share it with you all. I think it has alot of truth to it.

I think everyone will get something from this...
 
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 kingdom.  However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, hehardly 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." <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />


Thus, he asked the 4th wife , "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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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.
 
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! 
 

15 comments:

  1. Cindy, great entry, have a good weekend, Hugs Lisa

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  2. i knew that you'd like this .....that's why i sent it

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  3. I really liked that too and thanks Nancy for sharing it with us.
    Take care, Chrissie

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  4. So true........... Gaz

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  5. wow..very profound...
    Lyn

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  6. Wonderful and so very true.  Thanks for sharing with us my friend xxxx

    http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/

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  7. Ohhhhhh that is awesome! I love it! I love to read things like this, something deep and meaningful.
    Hugs & Love Sis
    Ang

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  8. I loved this! Thank you for sharing. :o)
    Lisa

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  9. TY for sharing. Loved it. :)
    Sug

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  10. ohhhh just loved this one!  thanks
    hugs
    d

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  11. Thanks for sharing this Cindy, I needed to read this today.
    Love ya,
    Pam xoxox

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  12. CINDY THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU SHARED THIS WITH US. IT IS SO TRUE TOO. GGOD BLESS YOU FOR LETTING ME READ THIS...I AM GOING TO COPY IT IF YOU DON'T MIND....AND SHARE IT WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
    LOVE YA,
    CARLENE

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  13. Wow, that is really awesome. The kind of thing we should read more than once.
    XO lj

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  14. Cindy,  this is truly a beautiful analogy.  Thanks for sharing this....your brother's fiance is a pretty special person...:)  Maria  

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  15. That was awesome, Cindy.. and so true!!  Great "food for thought!"

    Hugs
    Jackie

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