My Child

No matter what you say

I gave you life 

But can not live it for you .

I can teach you about kindness 

But I can not force you to be gracious .

I can teach you right from wrong 

But I can not always decide for you .

I can pray for you 

But I can not make you walk with God .

I can teach you to share 

But I can not make you unselfish .

I can teach you respect 

But I can not force you to show honor .

I can love you as my child 

But I can not place you in God's family .

Remember , what God said 

Whoever receives one child

Such as this one in my name 

Receives me and whoever receives me 

Receives not me 

But the one who sent me .

                                        I Love You All

                                        By Brock