“Once Hazrat Essa ibn e Maryyem a.s had been sitting and intently observing a farmer Who with a spade in hand was hard work at his field.
Hazrat Essa ibn e Maryyem a.s at that movement prayed to Allah.
O Lord! Take away from him his hopes and aspirations.!
Suddenly, the person flung his span aside and sitt down in a corner.
O Lord! Return his hopes and aspirations back to him! Prayed Hazrat Essa ibn e Maryyem a.s
Once again the moved from his place, picked up his spade and began working again.
Hazrat Essa ibn e Maryyem a.s Approached farmer and asked! Why did you behave in such a way.??
Then farmer answered! I said to my self you are an old man whose life has almost come an end how much more do you wish to work and exert your self.? So i flung the spade and sat down in a corner.
But after while.! I said to my self why do not you work.?
You’re still alive and need of livelihood and you’re still alive.!
So i picked up my spade and returned to my work..
Reference: Namunah-e-Ma’ arif vol:01 page:298