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."






Wednesday, June 4, 2014

DAY 11 - DAILY PRAYER (THE STATE OF NEW YORK) - JUNE 4, 2014

June 4

Most Holy One, May You reign forever in all that You have created by the words of Your mouth.  Today we pray for the state of New York, the land that You placed to the east of the mass of land that is called America.  The piece of land that has welcomed immigrants from far away lands, and given hope to the oppressed. We ask that You would bless this land for being the open arms to all nations.  May the shorelines of New York not only be a landing point for those looking to establish a new life, but a new opportunity to know and love Your Son.  

Father, we ask for peace across the state of New York for those who have lost loved ones to tragedy.  For those who are still grieving the loss of family and friends in the World Trade Center disaster.  In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we pray for a renewal of hope for those who lost their homes and businesses.  Heal the land that we call the Empire State, and establish Your kingdom over all that is there.  Bring a great revival out of the devastation of the past, and herald in a Spiritual awakening that will spread to the North, West, East and South.

May there be a renewed commitment to marriages and families in the state, and a voice rising to reject the union of same sex couples. Call upon the morality that is within each living person in the state of New York, and allow a new moral foundation to be built upon the rock of the land.

We pray for the healing of those who are in the grips of addictions, illness, bondage, fear, or any other long suffering.  Lord, restore love where there is hate; forgiveness where there is condemnation; joy where there is sorrow; and peace where there is discord. Unite Your church throughout New York to seek out the lost, and to care for the afflicted in Jesus' name.

We pray all things in the precious name of Your son, our Lord and savior - Jesus Christ.  Amen

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