A Message for my Kids

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 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 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 force you to show honor.
I can advise you about friends, 

                            but cannot choose them for you.

I can tell you about drink, but cannot say NO for you.
I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot prevent you using them.
I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you. 
I can teach you kindness, but I cannot force you to be gracious.
I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make your morals.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you Eternal Life.