慈母心曲

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 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 cloths, but I cannot make you beautiful inside. I can offter 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 friend, 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 cannot build your reputation.

I can tell you about drink, but I cannot say no for you. I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you from using them.

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 Gods family.