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INSPIRATIONAL PAGES
A PARENT'S PRAYER
I gave you life but 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 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 can't always decide for you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes but I cannot make you lovely inside.
I can offer 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 can't force you to show honor.
I can advise you about sex but I cannot keep you pure.
I can tell you the facts of life but I can't build your reputation.
I can warn you about drugs, but I can't 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 make you gracious.
I can advise you about friends, but I cannot choose them for you.
I can warn you about sins, but I cannot 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 eternal life.
----Unknown (Thanks Mom)
