Lika’s Log

> > >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, 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 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 Spirit. Often neglected in
> > >pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.
> > >However, our Spirit 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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