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."






Sunday, June 30, 2013

DAY 35 - DAILY DEVOTION - JUNE 28, 2013

June 28

Walking Through
Posted on September 5, 2012 by katherine

Earlier this morning, I was sharing with someone about the goodness and faithfulness of God. I always look for an opportunity to share about how God walked us through our valley of the shadow of death when we lost Bryan almost 2 years ago. I’m so thankful to be able to speak out of a heart of gratitude, for making it through the most painful time in my life. I can testify that you too can walk through the valley of the shadow of death and survive.

Perhaps, you don’t have a death shadow maybe it’s just a dark place you are walking through. I want to encourage you- you can walk through and and live. I love what Psalm 23:4 GW says, “Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm.” And the Amplified says, “Yes, though I walk through the deep sunless valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for you are with me.” Did you catch what both verses said? It said you are walking through, not stopping & setting up camp, but walking through.

What is your “Valley of Death or Dark Place”? You can walk through any battle you are facing with Jehovah Yaweh’s help. Luke 10:19 “I have given you the authority to trample snakes & scorpions & to destroy the enemy’s power. NOTHING WILL HURT YOU.” Another translations says, “God gives you protection from every assault of the enemy. No one can put a hand on you, and He has given you the power to crush & trample the enemy.” Hallelujah!

Psalm 49:15MSG, “God snatches me from the clutch of death, he reaches down & grabs me.” New King James says it like this, “God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.” And, New Living Translation says, “As for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave.”

“God says to let your soul be at rest, for He is with you. He is your hero who saves you. He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.” Zeph.3:17

DAY 35 - DAILY PRAYER (PRAYER AGAINST COVETOUSNESS) - JUNE 28, 2013

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.