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 1, 2014

DAY 7 - DAILY PRAYER (THE STATE OF MARYLAND) - MAY 31, 2014

May 31

Almighty God and Father, hear our prayer today for the state of Maryland.  Through You God alone are we able to recognize the freedoms enjoyed across our nation, which flow from the US capital - located in Maryland.  Father, we seek a fresh and new move of Your Spirit in the government and people of Maryland.  May they experience the hope that You alone promise through Your Son.  May ever knee bow, and tongue confess in the state of Maryland that You alone are God.

Father, we ask for Your forgiveness of the many sins of this nation, sins that so often stem from our nation's political center.  Hear the cries of the righteous throughout the state of Maryland, and heed their requests for mercy and grace upon their land.  Listen intently to their specific requests, and grant Your favor upon them.

Together as a united nation, we humbly come before you with prayers and petitions for the US Government  which are seated in Washington D.C.  Lord, may the eyes of the unrighteous leaders see visions and signs that can only come from You.  May their eyes be unstopped, and their hearts turned towards Your will.  We pray for the President (Barack Obama), and the Vice President (Joe Biden), that they might follow Your will.  We pray for Congress, that they might operate in righteous and honor.  And for every branch of our government, that they operate in fear of the One True God.

We pray for every natural, physical, and spiritual need in the state of Maryland.  As we lift up the concerns of our 7th state, begin to heal and to minister to the people and land of Maryland.  Drive out the forces of the enemy, and establish Your order in all things across the land.  Free the oppressed, addicted, hungry and poor of Maryland, and allow them to be a beacon of hope to the nation.  Father God, we pray for a revival in the land, and a new song upon the hearts of the people of Maryland.

Thank you for hearing our petitions today, and we humbly submit ourselves to Your will.  In Jesus' Mighty Name we pray.  Amen

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