“I can give you life, But I cant live it for you. I can give you instructions, But I cant tell you where to go. I can give you liberty, But I cant help you to protect it. I can teach you the difference between good and bad, But I cant make the decision for you. I can give you advice, But I cant accept it for you. I can give you love, But I cant force you to receive it. I can teach you to share, But I cant stop you from being selfish. I can teach you to respect, But I cant make you be respected. I can counsel you about your friends, But I cant choose them for you. I can teach you everything you need to know about sex, But I cant make you act responsibly. I can talk to you about drinking, But I cant say no or just one for you. I can warn you about drugs, But I cant stop you from using them. I can talk to you about having important goals, But I cant achieve them for you. I can teach you about charity, But I cant make you be generous. I can pray for you, But I cant make you walk with God. I can talk to you about how to live, But I cant give you eternal life. When everything is said and done, Everybody decides for him or herself how they will live their life. I love you¦ I accept¦ And I hope with all my heart that you make the right decisions.”
