‘A Short Story’
An incident transpired when Muhammad Ali’s daughters arrived at his home wearing clothes that were quite revealing. One of his daughters tells this true life story.
“When we finally arrived, the chauffeur escorted my younger sister, Laila, and me up to my father’s suite. As usual, he was hiding behind the door waiting to scare us. We exchanged many hugs and kisses as we could possibly give in one day.
My father took a good look at us. Then he sat me down on his lap and said something that I will never forget. He looked me straight in the eyes and said, “Hana, everything that God made valuable in the world is covered and hard to get to.
Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and protected.
Where do you find pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, covered up and protected in a beautiful shell.
Where do you find gold? Way down in the mine, covered over with layers and layers of rock. You’ve got to work hard to get to them.”
He looked at me with serious eyes. “Your body is sacred. You’re far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too.”
Courtesy: Black Dads Rock.
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Tourpaline
Awesome. This reminder should be out there to talk to our young ladies and guys
I totally agree Pastor Tony. Young ladies and guys need to get to a position of understanding that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and how we carry his temple matters.
Thank you for this Tourpaline. Our body is scared and must be treated as such.
Very true Mercy.
Our bodies are indeed sacred and our dressing must reflect this. This doesn’t stop us from being fashionionable but it should channel our motive.
Beautiful words…
Yeah.. This is very inspiring. Thanks to Tourpaline.
Great lessons. This reminds me of the highest price that God paid on our behalf.. We’re Far more precious than gold and diamond.. Thank You Very for sharing.. I appreciate you dearly.
True
*smiles* Thanks for your comment Shalom.
True. Many people uncover to seek attention and approval from people, but gems dont need these. Gems are sought after; they don’t seek after people’s approval .
Thank you for sharing this valuable piece.
Very true ma. A number of people uncover due to a damaged esteem. It is my prayer that their esteem is restored and they begin to view and act like the valuable piece that they are. Thank you for your comment. It is highly appreciated
Core truth said with simplicity yet impactful. Thank you Tourpaline
Well said Toluwanimi. Merci Beaucoup!