Monday 22 September 2014

The Missionary’s Predestined Purpose, Oswald Chambers, My Uttermost for His Highest



Now the Lord says, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant . . . —Isaiah 49:5

The first thing that happens after we recognize our election by God in Christ Jesus is the destruction of our preconceived ideas, our narrow-minded thinking, and all of our other allegiances— we are turned solely into servants of God’s own purpose. The entire human race was created to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Sin has diverted the human race onto another course, but it has not altered God’s purpose to the slightest degree. And when we are born again we are brought into the realization of God’s great purpose for the human race, namely, that He created us for Himself. This realization of our election by God is the most joyful on earth, and we must learn to rely on this tremendous creative purpose of God. The first thing God will do is force the interests of the whole world through the channel of our hearts. The love of God, and even His very nature, is introduced into us. And we see the nature of Almighty God purely focused in


Saturday 20 September 2014

'A result that all of us throughout the United Kingdom will respect': The Queen responds to Scottish referendum decision, Daily Mail

The Queen is said to look forward to her annual retreat to Balmoral and was concerned over independence

  Queen Elizabeth released a statement from Balmoral on Scottish referendum
  Her Majesty said the entire United Kingdom would respect yesterday's vote
  She accepted there were 'strong feelings and emotions' regarding decision
  She called on everyone to work constructively for Scotland's future in UK
  Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness called for a Northern Ireland border poll  

HER MAJESTY'S STATEMENT  IN FULL

After many months of discussion, debate, and careful thought, we now know the outcome of the Referendum, and it is a result that all of us throughout the United Kingdom will respect.

For many in Scotland and elsewhere today, there will be strong feelings and contrasting emotions – among family, friends and neighbours. 

That, of course, is the nature of the robust democratic tradition we enjoy in this country. But I have no doubt that these emotions will be tempered by an understanding of the feelings of others.

Now, as we move forward, we should remember that despite the range of views that have been expressed, we have in common an enduring love of Scotland, which is one of the things that helps to unite us all. 

Knowing the people of Scotland as I do, I have no doubt that Scots, like others throughout the United Kingdom, are able to express strongly-held opinions before coming together again in a spirit of mutual respect and support, to work constructively for the future of Scotland and indeed all parts of this country.

My family and I will do all we can to help and support you in this important task.

ELIZABETH R.

Balmoral, 19th September, 2014

Friday 19 September 2014

BREAKING NEWS: Alex Salmond resigns hours after Scotland votes no to independence. Daily Mail

First Minister Alex Salmond was today forced to admit defeat in his battle for Scottish independence, as 55 per cent of people voted to remain part of the United Kingdom

  BREAKING: Alex Salmond announces he is resigning as Scotland's First Minister after independence defeat
  It came after the 'No' campaign secured 55% of the vote with Mr Salmond's Yes to independence camp achieving 45%
  Total turnout was 84.5% topping 90% in pro-Union areas but dipping to the mid-70s in key Yes working-class areas    
  Yes wins in Dundee, Glasgow, North Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire, but fell short by 384,935 votes
  David Cameron addressed the nation this morning vowing to introduce 'English votes for English laws'
  The Queen is following events 'closely' and will make a statement today in response to the public's decision 
  Tennis champion Andy Murray rows back from pro-independence tweet, insisting he will still play for Team GB 

Alex Salmond this afternoon dramatically quit as Scotland's First Minister after voters rejected independence.

The First Minister said he would stand down in November to let the next generation take over the fight to lead Scotland out of the Union. 

Mr Salmond announced his departure at a press conference this afternoon. He said 'party, Parliament and country' would benefit from 'new leadership'.
But he fired a warning shot at David Cameron not to go back on his promise to transfer sweeping new powers to Holyrood within six months.

This afternoon's announcement came after he was forced to accept that a majority of Scots had decided 'at this stage' not to become an independent country. The 'No' campaign secured 55 per cent of the vote to the nationalists' 45 per cent.


Comment:

Mr Salmond has done the honourable thing and has resigned after the shock defeat of the Yes camp in the Scottish Independence Referendum,  it would be interesting to see who replaces him,  the most obvious candidate is Nicola Sturgeon.   Scotland has decided to remain part of the United Kingdom, it’s time for Scotland to decide who forms the next Scottish Government, The Scottish National Party needs in the next few months, to step down and call a general election in Scotland,  I believe that the SNP no longer have the mandate or the support of the Scottish electorate and they should do the honourable thing and let the Scottish people decide what political party lead their government,  after the success of the Better Together,  there are 3 men from the same political party who I believe should make a better First Minister,  Alistair Darling,  Douglas Alexander and Gordon Brown. I would like to make an appeal to Mr Brown,  Scotland needs you Gordon.


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