~Things Moms Learn~
I gave you
life,
but cannot live it for you.
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 teach
you right from wrong,
but I cannot decide for you.
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 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 pray
for you,
but I cannot make you walk with God.
I can tell
you how to live,
but I cannot give you eternal life.
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Be joyul always; pray continuosly; give thanks in all crcumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes. 5:16 NIV
Date this page was last edited: Sunday, November 22, 1998
