:::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]