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, June 23, 2012

DAY 31- DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 24, 2012

June 24



Not Abandoned


As crazy as it sounds when Bryan died, I felt like he abandoned me.   All I could think was I was all alone now.   All these questions of “Why” kept hounding me. The devil will use anything to make you feel all alone, deserted, or forsaken even when it may be out of your control.  I finally had to rise up & declare what the Word of God says.


Have you ever felt abandoned?  There are times in our lives when we may feel all alone or like someone or something has abandoned us.  Even Jesus felt abandoned by God when He was on the cross, yet He was fulfilling His purpose.   Look at Matthew 27:46(NIV) “About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”–which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”


Are you in your ninth hour crying out, “My God, why have you forsaken me?”  The devil would love for you to feel hopeless to where you want to give up on God, your purpose, or other people.  He will also try anything to make you feel like you are on a deserted island far away from everyone.  Feelings are feelings- they come & they go. Don’t base your destiny/purpose on feelings.  Base them on the Word of God.  I encourage you now to Rise up & say what the Word of God says:


Deuteronomy 31:8 (AMP) “It is the Lord Who goes before you; He will [march] with you; He will not fail you or let you go or forsake you; [let there be no cowardice or flinching, but] fear not, neither become broken [in spirit--depressed, dismayed, and unnerved with alarm].”


Joshua 1:5 (ASV) “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life. as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee; I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”


Joshua 1:5 (NLT) “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.”


Hebrews 13:5b (AMP)-  “…I will not in any way fail you, nor give you up, nor leave you without support.  I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let you down, relax..”


Rest assured that Father God is with you & He will NEVER leave you nor forsake you.  He has Always been & Always will be with you!


In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship