AN UNFINISHED SYMPHONY

AN UNFINISHED SYMPHONY

Reflections of Mother

I gave you life, but I can not 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 allwo 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 clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful 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 cannot force you to show honor

I can advise you about friends, but I 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 can’t build your reputation

I can tell you about drink, but I can’t say “ No” for you

I can warn you about drugs, but I can’t prevent you from using them

I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can’t achieve them for you

I can teach you about kindness, but I can’t 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 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 Jesus your Lord

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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