The tensions between North Korea and South Korea have risen in the past several weeks. Why? There's always been tension between the two neighbors, but with the 24 hour cable news cycle the way it is now it seems like these tensions are more serious than ever before. Again, why? Is it because the new leader in North Korea is trying to make a statement about his ability to lead? Does he just want attention? He is a young leader, so maybe he's just trying to assert his perceived power to the rest of the world. But, you have to wonder what he really believes about the rest of the world considering he's probably been fed a lot of lies and propaganda over the years.
Although the news depicts most of the people in Seoul to find these 'new' threats just the "same 'ole, same 'ole" from the North, but those outside of the capital in the small out lying islands have a little more fear and panic in their responses. Again, innocent people may suffer at the hands of one person's delusions or quest for power. How can this happen? Didn't we learn anything from history? What about our "North vs. South" conflict, the Civil War? Does history just keep repeating itself? I hope not! I hope leaders around the world (and even in small cities around the country) find peaceful compromise, calming influence, solid acts of diplomacy and just plain common sense!
Pray for peace in your own neighborhoods, in your communities, for our nation and for countries around the world. I pray that for you...and especially for North Korea and South Korea right now.
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