| REFLECTIONS OF A MOTHER: I can teach you things, but I cannot make you things 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 advise, but I cannot accept it for you. I can give love, but I cannot force it upon you. I can teach you to share, but I cannot force you to show honor. I can advise you about friends, but I 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 cannot build your reputation. I can tell you about drinking, but I cannot say "NO" for you. I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you from using them. I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you. I can tell you about kindness, but I cannot 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 teach you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life. * * * AUTHOR UNKNOWN * * * |
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