UK/BREXIT

1. In 1993, the European Union was founded in the Netherlands. The EU is a political-economic union made up of 28 member states. Those states are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

2. On June 23, the United Kingdom had a referendum on rather they should stay or leave the EU. With 52 percent voting to leave and 48 percent voting to stay by 4:45 a.m. the decision was final according to Europe's The Telegraph.

3. The United Kingdom is made up of four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. In England, 46.8 percent voted to Remain and 53.2 percent voted to Leave. In Scotland, 62 percent-- 38 percent. In Wales, 48.3-- 38 percent and in Northern Ireland 55.7 percent- 44.3 percent.

4. The arguments to LEAVE the EU were that it would boost the economy and jobs, it would secure borders, and increase local control.

5. The key players of the referendum are David Cameron (the UK Prime Minister) who voted to remain in the EU because he believes it would leave Britain a "permanently poorer country in every sense" and would decrease its influence globally. While, Boris Johnson (former London mayor) has been a leading spokesmen on leaving the EU because it is time to "take back control of this great country's destiny"

6. The market’s reaction to the United Kingdom leaving the EU has made the British pound fall to its lowest value in 30+ years.

7. The transition period will last over two years with new leadership since David Cameron has resigned as Prime Minster and will leave office in October. For two years, Britain cannot make any trade deal with the United States or any other states. It will have to follow the EU treaty law until the separation has become legally effective.

8. The European Union leaderships has demanded Britain to activate Article 50 immediately. Article 50 is a treaty that gives any EU member the right to quit independently. It gives the leaving country two years for an exit deal and once it activated it cannot be stopped except by a unanimous consent from all member states. Any deals made in those two years must also be approved by a "qualified majority of EU member states and can be vetoed by the European Parliament".

9. Since London has the highest numbers of immigrants, it will be impacted hard by the vote to leave because of the tighter immigration laws that will take place.

10. The UK will remain a "strong and committed NATO ally" said NATO secretary general. Phew, at least that will stay the same.

According to the Telegraphy newspaper on Monday 12th November, 2018 ‘Downing Street says reports of a Brexit deal should be 'taken with a bucket of salt'. The Government sought to play down speculation that a Brexit deal was within reach on Monday, following reports that a draft agreement would be submitted to Cabinet on Tuesday.

Jeremiah 1:10; See I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

PRAYERS

• Thank God for United Kingdom and where this nation is at this point.

• Thank God for the brexit process and all those that have been involved in it including the prime minister and the MPs.

• Thank God for the opportunity to come before the throne of grace to plead the cause of U.K before him.

• As we have been given the authority, let us root out, pull down, destroy and throw down every contrary spirit, power, force or scheme holding this nation in Jesus name.

• Let us raise our heart cry unto the Lord this morning asking for the Holy Spirit to come and build and plant seeds of righteousness and holiness in every area of this nation in Jesus name.

Proverbs 14vs 34; Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

• Lord forgive the United Kingdom of every sin that has become a reproach to this nation in Jesus name.

• We beg for mercy on behalf of this nation, Lord grant unto us in Jesus name.

• We beg of you that your righteousness will come upon this nation and exalt it in Jesus name.

Jeremiah 29 vs 11; For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

• God’s thoughts are higher for the United Kingdom than the thoughts of those that voted for or against Brexit. We lay hold on your thoughts for this nation this week, in weeks and months to come.

• Oh Lord please come through for us and help this nation through this Brexit process in Jesus name. We ask for your strength and peace upon this nation in Jesus name.

• We stand upon your word and call upon the name of the Lord of hosts and God of heaven’s armies to give us an expected end in United Kingdom regarding the Brexit process.

• Lord please come through for United Kingdom at this time so that all men including the monarchy, the prime minister and her government as well as the people of this nation know that you reign over the affairs of this land in Jesus name.

• We thank you Lord for hearing our cry and answering our prayers over the process of Brexit and the United Kingdom.