Set goals for yourself alone and have desires for others !

WORDS OF A PARENT TO A CHILD:

1.I gave you life but,i can not live it for you
2.I can teach you things,but i can not make you learn
3.I can give you directions,but i can not be there to lead you
4.I can allow you freedom,but i can not account for it
5.I can take you to church,but i can not make you believe
6.I can teach you right from wrong,but i can not always decide for you
7.I can buy you beautiful clothes,but i can not make you beautiful inside
8.I can offer you advice,but i can not accept it for you
9.I can give you love,but i can not force it upon you
10.I can teach you to share,but i can not make you unselfish
11.I can teach you respect,but i can not force you to show honor
12.I can advise you about your friends,but i can not choose them for you
13.I can advise you about SEX,but i can not keep you pure
14.I can tell you the facts of life,but i can not build your reputation
15.I can tell you about beverage alcohol,but i can not say 'NO' for you
16.I can warn you about drugs,but i can not prevent your using them
17.I can tell you about lofty goals,but i can not achieve them for you
18.I can teach you about kindness,but i can not force you to be gracious
19.I can warn you about SIN,but i can not make you moral
20.I can love you as a child,but i can not place you in God's family
21.I can pray for you,but i can not make you walk with God
22.I can teach you about Jesus,but i can not make Jesus your lord
23.I can tell you how to live,but i can not give you eternal life.

ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE YOUR CHOICE CHILD !

Do you think there is still more you have to teach your child? Please add if you have got some.

God help us