Write From My
Heart
August 18, 2020
Just a Memory
Today I have something a little
different on my mind and in my heart. It’s not really a devotional, but rather
a memory. Perhaps you have enough years as I do, that you are able to remember
days before summer VBS (Vacation Bible School). Back then, we had a variety of
church sponsored activities for children and youth. There were summer camps,
backyard Bible clubs, Summer Bible studies, mission camps and lots of other
activities. I remember our church having Penny Crusade—generally one quarter of
Sundays when children collected coins for missions. Those Sundays often began
with all ages gathering in the sanctuary or fellowship hall for a brief
thematic lesson. We sang choruses and learned memory verses. But I always
remember the “Opening Exercises”
beginning with the pledges. So as a special memory, I decided today to simply share
with you the three pledges we repeated each morning. It was so special for us as
children, I wish they were still as important to us today.
and
to the Republic for which it stands,
one
Nation under God, indivisible,
with
Liberty and Justice for all.
I
pledge allegiance to the Christian flag
and
to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands,
one
brotherhood uniting all Christians in service and in love.
I
pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word.
I
will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path;
its
words will I hide in my heart that I might not sin against God.
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