Pledge of Allegiance of the United States

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."


In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Today it reads:

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Section 4 of the Flag Code states:

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."






Sunday, May 29, 2011

DAY 6 (MEMORIAL DAY) - DAILY PRAYER (MEMORIAL DAY) - MAY 30, 2011

May 30





Blessed and Loving Father,


We approach your throne today with humble thanks and praise for our freedom in this country.  Today we honor our many men and women who have served valiantly to protect our borders throughout our 200 + year history, and to fight for righteous causes abroad.  Our American service men and women committed themselves to defend and protect the lives of Your people in this land, whether they knew You through Your Son, or will someday make a decision to know You through Christ Jesus.


Father, we also reflect upon the great sorrow that many families have shared across this country due to war.  We ask that your Holy Spirit would continue to comfort those who mourn over lost military family and friends, and that they would be brought closer to You through their healing.  Lord, please wipe away every tear from their eyes, and show that though Your Son, death shall be no more!


Protect the travels of those who have journeyed to far away places over the weekend, and accompany them with Your hand of protection to their homes and families.  Give Your angels charge concerning them, and protect them from any harm or evil along their paths.


Thank you for the many blessings that you have bestowed on us as a nation, and may we continue to seek your face in our daily lives, and times of national reflection.


We ask these things in the precious name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.


Amen!


Wally Ziolo
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Lancaster, Ohio
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