A Divided Heart...

I know of a father who had a "divided 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.

His family tried to warn him of the dangers ahead,
His wife would cry each
night she went to bed.

His family that for so many years,
he held so dear.
Each went their separte ways...
as 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