Soul Mate

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>Soul Mate

>

>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 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! I will not bother even

>to see your grave " 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 accompany

>you and send you to your grave. " Her answer came like

>a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.

>

>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 because

>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.

>

>So 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.

>