I gave you life, but cannot live without 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 sex, 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 tell you about God, but I cannot make Jesus your
Lord.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal
life.
But one thing I can assure you...
I can love you unconditionally all of my
life...and I will till my last breath...!