June 28
Dear Heavenly Father, forgive me of all my covetous practices (Matt. 6:14). Forgive me of all my worldly lusts and desires and the sins that they have caused me to commit (Ezek. 18:21,22; Mk. 6:12; Ps. 51:1). Forgive me of all my covetous thoughts and lustful desires that could corrupt and ruin my life (Matt. 5:27; Mk. 7:21-23; 1 Tim. 6:9). Wash me thoroughly from my covetousness and cleanse me from all my covetous thoughts, desires and actions (Ps. 51:2). Help me to overcome all covetous thoughts and desires and let them not have dominion over me (Ps. 51:9; Rom. 6:11-14). Take from my heart the worldly lusts that could destroy my soul and give me the desire for spiritual things (Col. 3:1-3). Cleanse my heart and spirit of all covetousness and ungodly desires and perfect holiness in me so I will have right thoughts and desires (Ps. 51:10; 2 Cor. 7:1; Jam. 4:7,8). Give me only what is good and permissible for me to have according to Your will (1 Jn. 2:16,17). Help me to put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts (Rom. 13:14). Help me to walk in the Spirit so I do not fulfill the sinful desires of my flesh and mind (Gal. 5:16; Eph. 2:3-6). Help me to control my thoughts and my fleshly appetites and only accept thoughts and desires that are good and acceptable (2 Cor. 10:5,6; Phil. 4:7,8). Help me to abstain from, deny and crucify the fleshly lusts that war against my soul (1 Pet. 2:11; Gal. 5:24; ). I choose to covet only what is permissible for me to have and for the spiritual gifts that would enrich my life and the lives of those around me (1 Cor. 1:5; 12:31). Help me to live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world (Tit. 2:11,12). I choose to be a partaker of the divine nature and escape the corrupting influences of worldly lusts (2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Jn. 2:16,17). I choose to allow the word of God to purify my heart and life (Jam. 4:7,8; 1 Pet. 1:22,23), in the name of name of Jesus Christ, I pray, amen.
Thank you again for joining with us in prayer for this nation. The Lord has placed a unique burden on my heart for 2014, calling forth prayer for our nation; one state at a time. We will engage in 50 days of prayer, as we lift up the government, people, needs, and special prayer concerns of each of our 50 states that comprise this great nation....ONE NATION UNDER GOD! May our Almighty Father bless you and protect you, and May God Bless America!
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."