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."






Monday, May 26, 2014

DAY 3 - DAILY PRAYER (THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY) - MAY 27, 2014

May 27

Almighty and Powerful God, we come before You today on behalf of the state of New Jersey.  Father, as recent memories of hurricane Sandy still flash through the minds of all American's, we pray for those who are still living through the effects of that great disaster.  Bind up their wounds, and heal their land.  May the unity and love shown to the people of New Jersey following Sandy continue to flourish in the days ahead.  Bring a new peace to those who are weary, and strength to those who are still weak.  Bless those who called out to You in their distress, and place them securely under Your wing.  Make those who stood strong against the storm in Your protection become fishers of men, pointing to the One who rescued them from the power of the sea.  That they may lead others to the saving grace of Your Son.

Father, we pray for the government of the state of New Jersey, her cities and local municipalities.  We pray for the health and strength of Governor Chris Christie, and for His moral voice in the midst of political correctness.  Protect those who serve and protect the people of New Jersey, and instill in them a sense of righteousness.  We honor all those who have lost their lives in service to their fellow man, and ask that you comfort the families of these fallen heroes.  Rise up a new generation of heroes to serve, honor and protect the land and people of New Jersey.

Have mercy upon those who publicly proclaim your great name, and convert the hearts of those who are lost in other beliefs and false gods.  Bring a revival to the churches and people of New Jersey, and encourage them to shine their light into the darkness of Islam and Atheism.  

Father, we pray for the peace and protection of the children of New Jersey.  Mend the family in homes where there is a spirit of divorce, and bring joy to the fatherless.  Restore the values of family across the state, and strengthen the parents in their roles to shepherd their children.  Take Your Spirit into classrooms that have otherwise shut You out, and revive pray in those facilities.  Place a hand of protection upon the weak and powerless.  Shut the gateways of human trafficking and prostitution.  Cleanse the streets of drugs, and end violence against neighbors.

Lord, we trust in You to make a difference in the state of New Jersey; lifting up our prayers and petitions to You in Jesus' mighty name.  Amen

Wally Ziolo
Founder - 40DAYPRAYER4USA
Lancaster, Ohio 43130