:::p r e s e n t s:::
I gave you life,
... but cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things,
... but I cannot make you learn.
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 sex,
... but I cannot keep you pure.
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 warn you about sins,
... but I cannot make you moral.
I can pray for you,
... but I cannot make you walk with God.
I can love you with unconditional love all of my life,
... and I will.
[This webpage was created by Kenny Mitchell for the Glory of God and Uplifterland Ministries ®2007SEP]