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 1, 2013

DAY 9 - DAILY PRAYER (STRENGTH DURING PERSECUTION) - JUNE 2, 2013

June 2

 (2 Timothy 3:12 NASB) And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Father God,

We thank You for mighty examples in Your word of persecuted saints, who stood by their faith in Your son even to their deaths. That we are not alone in our fight, and are certainly not outside of Your watchful eyes.  You have promised to never leave us, nor forsake us. And we know that even when we walk though the valley of the shadow of death, that we will fear no evil. Your rod and Your staff will comfort us, all the days of our lives.  Lord, we pray that were man is trying to stifle Your word, that You will send the Holy Spirit to move and tear down the strongholds of the enemy.  Holy Spirit, tear away at the lies which hold people captive.  And where their is torture and punishment for proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ  may that same name set the captives free.  Father, as a nation that is free to worship and praise You, let us pray in unity for other peoples who do not live in that same freedom.  Hear our prayers for the pastors and congregations that live in fear of destruction and death for proclaiming the name of Your son.  May Your mighty hand of protection be upon Your people, and may they be strengthened in their resolve through our prayers and petitions.  

In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen!

Wally Ziolo
Founder - 40DAYPRAYER4USA
Lancaster, Ohio USA
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