My sister saw this on Facebook, and passed it along to me...
Message
from a Mom to her Child:
I gave you life, but cannot live it for you.
I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead
you.
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you
beautiful inside.
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 to 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 about alcohol and drugs, but I cannot
say "no" for you.
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 pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with
God.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you
eternal life.
I can love you with unconditional love all of my
life...and I will.
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