Poems: Inspirational

Reflections of a Loving Parent
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I gave you life, but cannot live your life for you.

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

I can give you direction, but I cannot be there for 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 teach you 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 your friends, but I cannot choose them for you.

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

I can teach 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 about Jesus, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord.

I can tell you how to live,

But I cannot give eternal life.

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