Shattered Dreams

In all the reading I have done over the last few months I ran across this poem......had to share

My knight sat stately upon his steed

Bedecked in his full armor

Sword raised high and aim precise

To defend my love and honor

My gaze told all that was in my heart

Undying love, respect and devotion

My knight embodied all my soul

My hopes, my dreams and emotion

Then the mighty cry was given

The battle did ensue

Knight to knight, sword to sword

So easy to subdue

Reeling from his fatal wound

My knight fell hard and fast

Deception falling from my eyes

I saw the truth at last

He had no chance in battle

All was lost before the start

He was really unprotected

No armor on his heart

All my dreams and plans

Now 'round me shattered

Shards of hope embodied in a man

Now in the dust are scattered

My handsome knight before this day

I never knew his flaw

But my Lord and King, before I was

All my days he saw

He scooped me up

And held me tight

Kissed my heart and made it right

With tender love

My heart in hand

He showed me how

I had worshipped a man

Oh, Lord...Please forgive me for allowing my husband to have the place in my heart that I should have only given to You. I realize that I have worshipped a man more than You.  Thank you, Jesus for Your relentless love that gently and tenderly takes my broken heart and assures me that it is safe with You.  That I don't have to put up walls  because of the fear of getting hurt again.  I can give my heart to You, totally and completely, and in doing so, can love my husband with a love that is not of this world. It's a love that is beautiful, pure, and unselfish.  It's the love I have found in You, my Lord and my King.