收听地址:http://www.tingroom.com/lesson/xfsyztd/108484.html Reflections of a Mother I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you. I can teach you things, but I cannot make you i learn. I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you. I can allow 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 can not always decide for you. I can buy you beautiful cloths, but I cannot make you beautiful inside. I can offter 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 friend, but 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 cannot build your reputation. I can tell you about drink, but I cannot say "no"for you. I can warn you about drugs, but I cannot 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 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 Gods family. I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God. I can teach you about jusus, 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! |