A Question for Dads; “Is My Family Important to Me?”

I know of a father who had a torn heart.

Within a few years,

his family "fell apart."

When his heart changed... I remember when.

Here's when, I believe, it all began...

He started to help others that were in need.

Sharing their problems... his heart would bleed.

What started out with the

"best of intentions."

Giving others much of his

focus and attention.

Very little time he spent

with his family at home.

Many days and nights, his wife felt "all alone."

"What happened to the one

who "promised his love?"

She'd ask for "time alone" ...and

"he'd give her a shove."

He began to look at others'

 kids as "his kids" too.

Trying to be a "father to all" ... by the acts he would do.

Neglecting his God-given duty

as high priest of the house.

He would confide to a "pretty lady" in a nice blouse.

Many tried to warn him of the dangers ahead,

His wife would cry before

 she went to bed.

HIs family for that he was with

for so many years,

Each went their separate ways...

 Any love disappeared.

This heartbreaking story made

the heavenly father sad.

By the divided heart... of the one...  many knew as "dad."

May this be a challenge both to me and to you.

That our heart remain loyal, committed and true!

By Jim Pemberton    (c) 2016