The day of Seth sentencing was so hard, I didn't handle it very well. There was a little old lady in the seat in front of us and she gave this poem to me as we were leaving and said I will pray for you. It did help me. I'm sure some of you have read it before, but maybe it will help someone.
From Parent to Child
I gave you life..but I cannot live it for you...I can teach you things, but I cannot make you 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 cannot always decide for you,....I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.....I can offer 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 your friends, but I cannot choose them for you.....I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.....I can tell you about the facts of life, but I cannot build your reputation....I can tell you about drinking, but I cannot say no for you.....I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them.....I can tell you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious....I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make your morals.....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 Jesus, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord.....I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you Eternal life......
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Thank you
Such a sweet poem...wonder why the elderly lady was at court??? Perhaps she had a son or grandson who was having court as well...or she may have been an angel...