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Speaker 1: Life Audio. Thank you for listening to your daily prayer, where we help you find the words you need to connect to your Father in Heaven. No matter what's happening in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you. Right after this short word from our sponsors, we'll pray through today's prayer for our Nation's Flag. A Nation's Prayer for its Flag, written by Lynette Kittle, read by Leah Gerard. A thousand will flee at the thread of one, at the threat of you will all flee away till you are left like a flag staff on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill. Isaiah thirty seventeen. As a child, one of my cousins and I learned the words to You're a grand old Flag, and to our delight, we sing it over and over again during family gatherings. To this day. I don't know what letter inspired us to learn the words and start singing about our flag, or why we got such a kick out of singing it non stop for our family, But the words still come easily to me. You're a grand old flag, You're a high flying flag, and forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of the land. I love, the home of the free and the brave. Every heart beats true under red, white and blue, where there's never a boast or a brag. But should old acquaintance be forgot? Keep your eye on the grand old flag. As some may attest, like my cousin in me, the American flag is known to stir the hearts of its patriotic citizens. It's a piece of American history that's seen our nation through many conflicts. It stands for life, liberty, justice, and freedom for all. A nation's flag is an emblem, a symbol of what that nation represents to the world. Some may believe it's of no regard nowadays, but it tells us in a moment, just by sight, about the nation, its people, and its policies. As we celebrate Flag Day every year on June fourteenth, we pray for our nation's flag. It was adopted by our Continental Congress in seventeen seventy seven to represent freedom and the sanctity of human life that comes from God. Flag Day is a day to reflect on what our flags represents to us and the world at large. As our United States Constitution Preamble states, we the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. Who can forget The Statue of Ewogema created from an iconic photograph of six United States Marines holding up the American flag representing victory and freedom. It's a poignant monument to the Battle of Ewogima, which was a major battle during World War II where the United States Marines and Navy landed and captured the island from the Imperial Japanese Army. This historic American event is captured in a photo and then a monument. It depicts what Isaiah eighteen three describes, all you who inhabit the world and live on earth. As soon as a flag is raised on the mountains, you will see it, and as soon as the trumpet is blown, you will hear it. Doctor Jerry Newcomb, executive director of Providence Forum, notes, of course it's just a symbol, but it's a powerful one. To me. It represents the American story self rule under God. Newcom believes we should honor our flag because it honors God and our country. A lot of blood was shed defending that flag, he explains, and it represents the freedom we enjoy. The raising of our flag is a moment that captures the heart of America, a victorious nation that unites, supports, and stands for freedom. Let's pray, Dear Father. We pray for our nation's flag to wave in humbleness and hope, to represent a country that honors and glorifies your name above all other names. Let it be carried, waved, and stand for a nation of people who follow your ways. Let our nation's flag represent to the true freedom given to us through Jesus Christ. This is God's gift for every person who receives his salvation and freedom from sin and its penalty. As many around the world still believe that America is a Christian nation, we ask you, with sincere hearts to make it so, and for our flag to represent a country that trusts in You in Jesus name. Amen, Your daily prayer is a production of life, audio, and Salem. If you liked what you heard today, be sure to follow our sister show your nightly prayer. You can find your nightly prayer at lifeaudio dot com or in your favorite podcast app. By following your daily prayer and your nightly prayer, you can be sure that your day begins and ends centered on the Word of God and prayer
Speaker 1: Life Audio. Thank you for listening to your daily prayer, where we help you find the words you need to connect to your Father in Heaven. No matter what's happening in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you. Right after this short word from our sponsors, we'll pray through today's prayer for our Nation's Flag. A Nation's Prayer for its Flag, written by Lynette Kittle, read by Leah Gerard. A thousand will flee at the thread of one, at the threat of you will all flee away till you are left like a flag staff on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill. Isaiah thirty seventeen. As a child, one of my cousins and I learned the words to You're a grand old Flag, and to our delight, we sing it over and over again during family gatherings. To this day. I don't know what letter inspired us to learn the words and start singing about our flag, or why we got such a kick out of singing it non stop for our family, But the words still come easily to me. You're a grand old flag, You're a high flying flag, and forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of the land. I love, the home of the free and the brave. Every heart beats true under red, white and blue, where there's never a boast or a brag. But should old acquaintance be forgot? Keep your eye on the grand old flag. As some may attest, like my cousin in me, the American flag is known to stir the hearts of its patriotic citizens. It's a piece of American history that's seen our nation through many conflicts. It stands for life, liberty, justice, and freedom for all. A nation's flag is an emblem, a symbol of what that nation represents to the world. Some may believe it's of no regard nowadays, but it tells us in a moment, just by sight, about the nation, its people, and its policies. As we celebrate Flag Day every year on June fourteenth, we pray for our nation's flag. It was adopted by our Continental Congress in seventeen seventy seven to represent freedom and the sanctity of human life that comes from God. Flag Day is a day to reflect on what our flags represents to us and the world at large. As our United States Constitution Preamble states, we the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. Who can forget The Statue of Ewogema created from an iconic photograph of six United States Marines holding up the American flag representing victory and freedom. It's a poignant monument to the Battle of Ewogima, which was a major battle during World War II where the United States Marines and Navy landed and captured the island from the Imperial Japanese Army. This historic American event is captured in a photo and then a monument. It depicts what Isaiah eighteen three describes, all you who inhabit the world and live on earth. As soon as a flag is raised on the mountains, you will see it, and as soon as the trumpet is blown, you will hear it. Doctor Jerry Newcomb, executive director of Providence Forum, notes, of course it's just a symbol, but it's a powerful one. To me. It represents the American story self rule under God. Newcom believes we should honor our flag because it honors God and our country. A lot of blood was shed defending that flag, he explains, and it represents the freedom we enjoy. The raising of our flag is a moment that captures the heart of America, a victorious nation that unites, supports, and stands for freedom. Let's pray, Dear Father. We pray for our nation's flag to wave in humbleness and hope, to represent a country that honors and glorifies your name above all other names. Let it be carried, waved, and stand for a nation of people who follow your ways. Let our nation's flag represent to the true freedom given to us through Jesus Christ. This is God's gift for every person who receives his salvation and freedom from sin and its penalty. As many around the world still believe that America is a Christian nation, we ask you, with sincere hearts to make it so, and for our flag to represent a country that trusts in You in Jesus name. Amen, Your daily prayer is a production of life, audio, and Salem. If you liked what you heard today, be sure to follow our sister show your nightly prayer. You can find your nightly prayer at lifeaudio dot com or in your favorite podcast app. By following your daily prayer and your nightly prayer, you can be sure that your day begins and ends centered on the Word of God and prayer
