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."

Saturday, May 19, 2012

DAY 1 - DAILY DEVOTION (LIGHT UP) - MAY 25, 2012

May 25


We are blessed to be adding a new daily devotion through our partnership with Katherine Clift of Daily Live Worship.  

Light Up


Isaiah 60 (NKJV)  “Arise, shine; for your light has come!  And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

When I was a growing up, we lived in the great state of Georgia in a small town outside the city.  In the summertime after dark, fireflies would come out.  You could see them everywhere just glowing.  They lit up the dark night with all the light that came from them.   It was a spectacular sight to see.   You knew they were around you because of the light that illuminated from them.

Just as fireflies light up and are seen all around, so should we light up.  I love what the Amplified Bible says, Isaiah 60:1  “ARISE [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you--rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you”!

Is your light shining brightly for Him? Arise & Shine!  I’m reminded of the song we sang in children’s church, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.”  Will you let your light shine?   Let your light dispel the darkness! His Glory on you brings nations and kings to you because of your light.  

Look what Isaiah 60: 2-3 says, “For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.  The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.”

I pray that God will radiate His Glory all over you today.  Even your shadow as you walk to and fro in this world, will cause men & women, young & old to come to Him because of the illumination of His Glory all over you.  Arise & Shine and light up your world for Him!

In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship

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