Like anything worth fighting for, peace between two (or more) parties, such as between my two delightful children (and me), is a negotiation that has to happen again and again. Just because peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine have taken place and then broken down repeatedly doesn’t mean those negotiations weren’t worthwhile. And just because we currently have peace between England and France doesn’t mean another 100-year war won’t ever break out again.

Now, if the Prince of Peace were to reign in all of our hearts, minds, and souls, we would surely have a better chance of success because our vision would be to please Him, rather than to protect our own self-interests. It’s that selfishness that gets us into trouble everytime, whether on a personal scale or the international scene.