From a Parent: January 2015

FROM A PARENT

I can share your life, but I cannot live it for you

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

I can give you directions, but I cannot make you follow

I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it

I can take you to church, but I cannot make your believe

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

I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I can’t 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 be a friend, 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 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 cannot build your reputation

I can tell you about drinking and drugs, but I cannot say NO for you

I can tell you about goals, but I cannot achieve them for you

I can teach you to obey, but I cannot force you to be gracious

I can warn you about sins, but I cannot answer for your actions

I can teach you kindness, but I cannot force you to be gracious

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

I can love you as my child, but I cannot make him your Savior

I can show you faith, but I cannot make you trust Christ

I can teach you about prayer, but I cannot make you pray

I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life

From a Parent