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FACTS:
About the American Flag
Do you
know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the
numbers in the year 1776?
~ Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly
folding the American flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize
the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
~ The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
~ The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
~ The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our
ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to
attain peace throughout the world.
~ The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting
in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for
His divine guidance.
~ The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen
Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, May she always be
right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
~ The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We
pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty
and Justice for all.
~ The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed
Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies,
whether they are found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
~ The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the
shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
~ The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through
their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men
and women who have made this country great has been molded.
~ The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons
and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
~ The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and
King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and
Jacob.
~ The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
~ The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are
uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto,
"In God We Trust".
Heavenly Father, may your protection
be upon American
in this hour. May they call on You and
know the reality of Psalm 91 that
says,
"For You have made the Lord, my refuge,
even the Most High, your dwelling place.
No evil will befall, you, nor will any
plague come near your tent. For He will
give
His angels charge concerning you,
to guard you in all your ways "(vs's. 9-11).
AMEN
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