To My Child

THINGS I CAN AND CAN NOT DO

I can share your life,

But I cannot live for you.

I can teach you things,

But I cannot make you learn.

I can give you directions,

But I cannot always lead you.

I can allow you freedom,

But I cannot account for it.

I can teach you to worship,

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 share,

But I cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you respect,

But I cannot force you to show honour.

I can tell you the facts of life,

But I cannot build your reputation.

I can tell you about lofty goals,

But I cannot achieve them for you.

I can teach you to obey,

But I cannot answer for your actions.

I can warn you about sins,

But I cannot make your morals.

I can love you as my child,

But I cannot place you in God's family.

I can teach you about Jesus,

But I cannot make Him your Saviour.

I can teach you about prayer,

But I cannot make you pray.

I can tell you how to live,

But I cannot give you eternal life.

~AUTHOR UNKNOWN~

Proverbs 23:19~ "Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way."

MAY WE AS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING OUR CHILDREN WHAT TRULY MATTERS . . .

1. JESUS
2. INSTRUCTION FROM GOD'S WORD
3. AN EXAMPLE TO LIVE BY

Until the Shout,

Sis. Tammy