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, May 25, 2014

DAY 1- DAILY PRAYER (THE STATE OF DELAWARE) - MAY 25, 2014

May 25

Prayer for the State of Delaware 


Heavenly Father,


We come to You today with thanksgiving and praise for the first of our 50 US States.  Thank You for the State of Delaware; where the first embodiment of Christianity and freedom was established, and where men called upon Your Holy name to overcome the hardships of creating a new nation.  Although the first efforts of human hands in this state was to survive in this new land, the brutality of purging an Indian population for conquest has stained the soil across Delaware.  We ask for Your forgiveness and grace for the wrongs of the past, and ask that you completely cleanse the land of it's sins against life itself.  


Father, we pray for the current inhabitants of this state, from the office of Governor Jack Markell and the State Legislature, to the white and blue collar workers that support it's economic growth.  Bless it's inhabitants from sea to hills and valley.  Call upon Your chosen people, and minister to those serving other Gods.  Forgive the sin of the state in allowing gay marriage to become accepted, and restore Your Holy vision of 'one man and one woman' across the land.  Heal those who suffer from disease, and strengthen those who are weak.  Protect the first forms of life, and those living in their last years.  Stand guard over the children in schools across the state, and protect the innocent from the many acts of wickedness that the enemy wishes to unleash on the pure at heart.


Almighty God, as we experience the growing pains of this world, we ask Your generous mercy upon the people of Delaware.  Save them from the crashing waves of the sea, and the twirling winds of the sky.  Place a hand of protection over homes and businesses, and over the very soil of their land.  Protect the environment from man made poisoning, and impact from their human footprint on the land.  May the population of Delaware forever praise You for the beauty that You have created in their state, and strive to be good stewards of Your creation that is called 'Delaware'.


Father, we lift up our praises and concerns to You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.  Amen


Wally Ziolo

Founder - 40DAYPRAYER4USA
Lancaster, Ohio 43130