my precious child

my precious child

it's Up To You

I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you.

 I can 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 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 decide for you.

I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.

I can teach you to be a friend, but I cannot make you one. 

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 grieve about your report card, but I cannot make you study,

I can advise you about friends, but I cannot choose them for you. 

I can tell you about drinking, but I cannot say "no" for you.

I can teach you kindness, but I cannot force you to be kind.

I can teach you about goals and dreams, but I cannot achieve them for you.

I can warn you about sin, but I cannot make your morals.

I can pray for you and your future, but I cannot make you walk with God.

I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you from using them.  

I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.

Eternally yours love mommy

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