I don't usually get political.
But at the moment I'm worried.
August 21st is election day. The election in Australia is pretty much a two horse race. And at the moment we get to choose from the bad and the very very bad.
In the blue corner we have our current PM (by default after she deposed the current PM a few weeks back) Julia Gillard. She is well spoken. Educated. Measured. And an atheist.
In the white corner we have Tony Abbott. Also educated. Not so well spoken. Bit of a loose cannon. Flys off the handle and says things he shouldn't. Wears those ridiculous swimming trunks in public. And is a committed Christian who openly opposes gay marriage, abortion and sex before marriage.
To me the choice is obvious. But I'm not so sure how the rest of the country will see it. If Julia Gillard is successful we will not only have our first ever woman Prime Minister, but we will also have our first non married, living in a de facto relationship, atheist Prime Minister.
The trouble is that Julia presents herself very well. She is well spoken, compassionate, and just comes across as a polished professional. Tony on the other hand looks as though he is constantly trying to hold himself back from saying something that will alienate half the country.
So pray for us here in Australia on August 21st. I'm not sure that Tony Abbott will lead the country well, but at least I can be sure that he will get help from above.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Can of Worms
Posted by HisPrincess at 7:36 PM
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6 valued opinions!:
Sharon, I think we need to look at the policies - which of the parties present policies which are closest to what Jesus teaches?
Welcome to what we have had to deal with in America. I pray that your outcome is better than ours has been. HOWEVER, I rest in the knowledge that "God sets up kings (and presidents and prime ministers) and deposes them" according to Daniel 4.
Leah
Yes you are right Wendy. It's a little difficult though, when neither of them have been very forthcoming with policy. Although more were released today. We are a "safe seat" here, so I feel as though we get overlooked as they don't need to fight for our vote. All a bit frustrating.
Leah, this is the first time (as far as I know) where we have a candidate who openly says she doesn't believe in God. HOWEVER I will rest in the knowledge that "God sets up kings and deposes them"!!! Thanks for the reminder.
If you died today, are you 100% sure you would go to Heaven?
You CAN know 100% you are on your way to Heaven!
I John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1. You Are A Sinner.
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"
Romans 3:10
"They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one."
Romans 3:12
2. There Is A Price On Sin.
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
"And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death." Revelation 20:14
3. Jesus Died and Shed His Precious Blood on the Cross of Calvary To Pay For Your Sins.
"But God commendeth His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission." Hebrews 9:22
"And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." Revelation 1:5-6
4. Salvation Is Not Of Our Works. It Is Through Jesus Christ.
"But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." Romans 4:5
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
5. God Wants To Save You If You Will Just Put Your Trust In Him.
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13
Praying for the nations, yours included! Thank God He is sovereign in all situations.
Thinking of you... How are you?
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