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."






Thursday, June 2, 2011

DAY 9 - DAILY PRAYER (BLESSED) - JUNE 2, 2011

June 2



Precious Lord Jesus, we come to you today, thanking you for all of your vast riches & blessings that you have bestowed upon America. Remembering, that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. History has recorded Christopher Columbus’ testimony that You led him to this land. We reaffirm today that you are still the God that America needs and desires to call their God.


Your precious word, the Bible, tells us, that "Thou art a God ready to pardon. “ Your people are crying out in unison for a spiritual awakening in our beloved land! We trust in the goodness of yourself to restore us to you!


Who, oh Lord, could save themselves, their own sin could heal? Our shame was deeper than the sea ... You alone can rescue… you alone can save… You alone can lift us from the grave… (Hymn: You alone can rescue)


Amen.


Judy Seifert
Christian