In communities, at work, but particularly in families, people are put together in something like a three-legged race. God means us to cross the finish line together, and all the other people tied together with us play some part in our progress. They are oftentimes to rouse our stubborn sins to the surface, where we can deal with them and overcome them. Bundled together in families, a giant seven or nine or fifteen legged pack, we seem to make very poor progress indeed and fall to the ground in bickering heaps with some regularity. But God has put us together - has appointed each person in your bundle specifically for you, and you for them. And so, 'little children, let us love one another' with might and main, and keep hopping together toward the finish line. Frederica MathewesGreen
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This quote means that we should love all the people in our lives, and keep our bonds strong. It is important to maintain those bonds as they will be crucial in helping us make it through difficult times. We must stick together to get over the hurdles and obstacles that we may face.

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