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, June 26, 2013

DAY 33 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 26, 2013

June 26

Why Worship
Posted on September 19, 2012 by katherine


I was having lunch with a friend yesterday & the topic came up about worship. He said, “Katherine you need to tell people why you worship & why they need to worship.” While driving home from lunch, I kept thinking, “Why Worship”? Immediately, I shouted.. because we were created to worship. Worship should be our lifestyle.

For a long time, I thought I wasn’t a worshiper since I don’t play or sing. That was so far from the truth. You see, “God created all things & for His pleasure they were created.” God won’t force you to worship. Worship is not only conducted by the praise team on Sundays, Worship is your being; its who you are.. You were created to worship! So, stop waiting for the praise team to lead you into worship, stir yourself up & be ready to worship everyday of your life.

When everything was pulled out from under me after I lost Bryan, I worshiped. Worshiping God is the only thing that has gotten me through and will carry me on. And, Worshiping God is what will get you through life!

What are you worshiping to get you through a difficult time? Or are you relying on another person to lift you up, when God says, “He is the one who is the lifter of your head.” Did you know that your singing/worshiping brings Him Glory? Isaiah 43:7, “You were created for His Glory” and “You were created to set forth the praises of Almighty God.” Isaiah 43:21

Worship him when you first wake up in the morning, let His praise continually be on your lips all through the day, & let your worship be the last thing you do before going to bed.

Worship is so powerful & I believe the devil tries to steal our worship. He doesn’t want us to worship the King of Kings & Lord of Lords because he knows that chains are loosed & mountains are moved when we worship. Worship brings forth freedom, healing, and peace. I encourage you to give it a try? Most of us have tried everything else, why not worship him in Spirit & in Truth. All things grow strangely dim in the light of Him- when you worship. That is why we Worship!

Will you Praise Him in the midst of whatever you are going through and praise Him because of His faithfulness? Has God been good to you? Let’s lift our hearts and hands in worship & adoration to Him.

“Let everything that has breath and every breath of life, Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6