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.
"A Prayer for Renewal"
Free us on this day, O Lord,
From all fear of the future,
From all anxiety about tomorrow,
From all bitterness towards anyone,
From all cowardice in face of danger,
From all laziness in the face of work,
From all failure before opportunity,
From all weakness when Thy power is at hand.
But fill us
With Love that knows no barrier,
With Sympathy that cannot be shaken,
With Faith strong enough for darkness,
With Strength sufficient for my tasks,
With Loyalty to the Kingdom's goal,
With Wisdom to meet life's complexities,
With Power to lift us to Thee.
Be Thou with us for another day, and use us as Thou wilt.
In Christ's name we pray.
Amen.
