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."






Wednesday, May 30, 2012

DAY 7 - DAILY PRAYER (REVIVAL) - MAY 31, 2012

May 31



Father, it is with great joy that I come before You this day. I’m so appreciative of your love, protection and salvation. How blessed I am as your child and as a citizen of this great nation called America. 


It is with great remorse that I hold my nation up to You. I’m saddened by the drifting away from the Godly principles upon which we were established, the drifting which has become a deluge of forgetfulness and sinfulness.


Father, I pray for revival, not just an ordinary turning from sinful ways, but a revolutionary, volcanic explosion of turning away from evil. I realize, Father, this MUST begin within your church and I ask that Christians be awakened from slumber. I pray that pastors, evangelists, teachers of the Word, musicians and all Christian leaders would be convinced and convicted of what is sin and would become the forerunners of revival in their spheres of influence. 


Father, open our eyes - the eyes of our hearts - to see the depths of sin about us and yes, even within us. Create in us a desire to turn away from even the appearance of evil. I rejoice in the assurance that You are in charge, nothing escapes your notice. Keep us from complacency, both as individuals and as your church. In the precious name of Jesus Christ and for His glory I pray. Amen.


Betty Gilespie
Christian - Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ
Lancaster, Ohio