by Tracy Curtis

I hope you understand
Mama has to let you fall
So you can stand up and be a man

When you were only 7
Coach Joe said I should take the tit out ya mouth
My eyes squinted, anger blazed
My teeth clinched, his words caused rage.
But now that you're 17
I understand just what he meant.
Son, you're still suckin on my breast
Which is worse than a thumb
If I don't do something soon
You'll grow to be like some of the rest

This life you've chosen is not God's best
The seeds you're sowing
Will reap a harvest like this:
Trifflin' without ambition
Coach potato channel surfin
Sarcastic little prick
Looking for another "mama"
But she'll be full of drama
And a bunch of babies is all you'll get
Casual relationships
Emotional promiscuity
And even the sex won't be worth it
You'll be a leach
a parasite
A blood sucking tick
You're life will be hell
Living off welfare
You won't fare well

Son, I hope you understand
Mama has to let you fall
So you can stand up and be a man.
For 17 years I have been your safety net
Mama knew what was best
But you don't know how to fall
Because of mama you've never fallen into life, never gotten wet

Son, I hope you understand
Mama has to let you fall
So you can stand up and be a man
Your knees are beautiful
Because mine are black and blue
I sheltered you from real pain
Because that's what mama's do
But sheltered is what you are
Sun burned from my sunlight
You've never seen night
So you don't appreciate the stars

Son, I hope you understand
Mama has to let you fall
So you can stand up and be a man
Son, giving up on you is not what I'm trying to do
But your future is more than your past
A mother's love will always last
Through your success and failure too

Son, I love you
And I hope you understand
Son, Mama has to…
Mama has to let you fall son…
….let you fall son
….let you fall son.
Son, mama has to let you fall

And today you may not understand.
Mama is letting you fall
So you can stand up and be a man
Son, stand up and be a man…
Lord, take care of my baby
I've gotta let him go Lord…
Son, you're in God's hands.
…stand up son, stand up.

You're not a little boy anymore.
...stand up and be a man.

Psalm's 71 - A man's prayer:
Son, never be ashamed of dependence upon God. With this petition every true believer may come boldly to the throne of grace. Be grateful for the gracious care of God's providence in your birth and infancy. He that was your Help from your birth, ought to be your Hope from your youth. Do not expect ease or comfort from the world. Those who love the Lord often are hated and persecuted for their principles and conduct; but the Lord has been their strong refuge and He will be yours too. The faithful servants of God may be assured that He will not cast them off in old age, nor forsake them when their strength fails (Ps 71:14-24).

Meditation: The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. – Proverbs 29:15

You will succeed because Jesus loves You!

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