30/06/2013
“Reflection of a Mother” ♥
must read for your mother ♥
I gave you life, but cannot live
it for you.
I can teach you things, but I
cannot make you learn.
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 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 s*x, 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 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 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 pray for you, but I
cannot make you walk with
God.
I can teach you about Jesus,
but I cannot make Jesus your
Lord.
I can tell you how to live, but I
cannot give you eternal life.
I can love you with
unconditional love all of my
life…and I will!
