Ecclesiastes 4 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ecclesiastes 4.

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Meditate on verse 12b.

A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.

You may have heard the phrase: “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” It comes from Ecclesiastes and refers to the strength of a tightly twisted three-strand rope versus a one or two-strand rope. This three- strand rope is symbolic of the strength that comes from doing life with God and others.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 is sometimes used in wedding ceremonies to give the visual of a married couple becoming one with each other and with God in order to make a union that will not be broken by the world. “How blessed the two who add onto this cord that they’ve begun a third strand—that of God, who binds them into one.”¹

Pray Ecclesiastes 4:9 and 12 over your relationships as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, two are better than one

because they have a good return for their labor.

Help _________ and me not be overpowered. 

Together help us resist one who tries to overpower us.

Make us a cord of three strands with You,

so we will not be quickly torn apart.

In Your name, Jesus~”

1. From the poem “Cord of Three Strands” by Jan Lutz.

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell