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 28, 2012

DAY 36 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 29, 2012

June 29



It Is Well With My Soul


I was preparing for www.dailyliveworship.com podcast & Bryan was singing, “It Is Well With My Soul” and I looked up the meaning behind the song.


The writer of the great song, Horatio G. Spafford, was a successful lawyer in Chicago, and was very dedicated to Christ.  He lost some substantial real estate in the Chicago fire that devasted Chicago in the 1870’s. Prior to that, he lost his son.  Then, 2 years later, his four girls drown aboard an English vessel accident.  After going to where the girls drown, with pen & paper in hand, he wrote this incredible song titled, “It Is Well With My Soul”


“When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,


When sorrows like sea billows roll;


Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,


It is well, it is well, with my soul.”


So, prior to reading this, I was complaining about loosing Bryan and how hard it is to be a single parent to four girls, but after reading Spafford’s story.  I decided instead I will say, “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”


What are you going through that you might just need to say with me now, out loud- IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!!


In partnership with Katherine Clift of DailyLiveWorship

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