 ... Author Unknown
- I gave
you life, but cannot live it for you.
- I can
teach you things, but I cannot make
you learn.
- I can
give you directions, but I cannot be
there to lead you.
- I can
allow you freedom, but I cannot
account for it.
- I can
take you to church, but I cannot make
you believe.
- I can
teach you right from wrong, but I
cannot always decide for you.
- I can buy
you beautiful clothes, but I cannot
make you beautiful inside.
- I can
offer you advice, but I cannot accept
it for you.
- I can
give you love, but I cannot force it
upon you.
- I can
teach you to share, but I cannot make
you unselfish.
- I can
teach you respect, but I cannot force
you to show honor.
- I can
advise you about friends, but cannot
choose them for you.
- I can
advise you about sex, but I cannot
keep you pure.
- I can
tell you the facts of life, but I
can't build your reputation.
- I can
tell you about drink, but I can't say
"no" for you.
- I can
warn you about drugs but I can't
prevent you from using them.
- I can
tell you about lofty goals, but I
can't achieve them for you.
- I can
teach you about kindness, but I can't
force you to be gracious.
- I can
warn you about sins, but I cannot
make you moral
- I can
love you as a child, but I cannot
place you in God's family.
- I can
pray for you, but I cannot make you
walk with God.
- I can
teach you about Jesus, but I cannot
make Jesus your Lord.
- I can
tell you how to live, but I cannot
give you eternal life.
- I can
love you with unconditional love all
of my life... and I will!
- Always,
- Mom
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