Advice From a Caring Mother To Her Children Daughters or Sons It Is Your Move

Advice From a Caring Mother To Her Children
It Is Your Move

I gave you life but I can't live it for you.

I can teach you things, but I cannot
make you learn.

I can give you directions but I cannot
always 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
can't always decide for you.

I can buy you beautiful clothes but I
cannot make you lovely inside.

I can offer 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 be a friend but I
cannot make you one.

I can teach you to share but I cannot
make you unselfish.

I can teach you to respect but I cannot
force you to show honor.

I can grieve about your report card but
I cannot doubt your teachers.

I can advise you about friends but I
cannot choose them for you.

I can teach 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 cannot
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 let you babysit but I can't be
responsible for your actions.

I can teach you kindness but I can't
force you to be gracious.

I can warn you about sins but I cannot
make your morals.

I can love you as a daughter or son
but I cannot place you in God's Family.

I can pray for you but I cannot make you
walk with God.