Family

A Cord of Three

"A threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:12

Reflection

One thread snaps easily. Three braided together hold strong. A family with God in the middle carries much more.

Prayer

Lord, be the third strand of my family. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. Why is a single thread weak?
  2. What happens when three are braided?
  3. How does having God in the middle make a family strong?

5-minute activity

Try to snap one piece of string, then braid three together and try again. Tie the braid on a doorknob as a reminder of a family with God in the middle. Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.

The story in the Bible

Solomon: What Is the Meaning of It All?Read the illustrated story →

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