Gift of life, Gift of Love

As Your Mother

I can share with you life, but I can not live it for you.
I can teach you things, but I can not make you learn.

I can give you directions, but I can not always be there to lead you.

I can allow you freedom, but I can not account for it.

I can take you to church, but I can not make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong, but I can not always decide for you.

I can buy you nice clothes, but I can not make you lovely inside.

I can offer advice, but I can not accept it for you.

I can give you love, but I can not force it upon you.

I can teach you to be a friend, but I can not make you one.

I can teach you to share, but I can not make you unselfish.

I can teach you respect, but I can not force you to honor.

I can advise you about friends, but I can not choose them for you.

I can teach you about sex, but I can not keep you pure.

I can tell you the facts of life, but I can not build your reputation.

I can tell you about drinking and drugs, but I can not say no for you.

I can tell you about lofty goal's, but I can not achieve them for you.

I can let you work, but I can not make you responsible.

I can teach you to obey, but I can not answer for you.

I can teach you kindness, but I can not force you to be gracious.

I can warn you about sin, but I can not make you moral.

I can love you as my child, but I can not place you in God's family.

I can pray for you, but I can not make you walk with god.

I can show you faith, but I can not make you trust in Christ.

I can teach you about prayer, but I can not make you pray.

I can tell you to live, but I can not give you eternal life.

However, I can and will, "LOVE YOU FOREVER ! "

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