A PARENT'S PRAYER
I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you.
I teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.
I can give you directions but I cannot always be there to lead you
I can allow you freedom, but I canot account for it.
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right from wrong, but I can't always decide for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I can't force it upon you.
I can offer you advice, but I can't force it upon you.
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
I can teach you respect, but can't get you to show honor.
I can advise you about sex, but I can't keep you pure.
I can tell you the facts of life, but I cannot build your reputation.
I can tell you about drinks, 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 about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you.
I can advise you about friends, but I can't achieve them for you.
I can teach you about kindness, but I can't make you gracious.
I can warn you about sins, but I can't make your morals.
I can love you as a child, but I can't 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 him your Savior.
I can teach you to obey, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord.
I can tell you about life, but I cannot give you eteranl life.
This was given to me a very long time ago.
I have no idea who the author is.
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