Joy

I've been to the slums of Indonesia and was greeted by children. And there was joy.

I've attended church behind closed windows and doors in order to protect those involved. And there was joy.

I've been to the village of Babak in Senegal and worshiped with a small group of people who live in grass huts in the middle of nowhere. And there was joy.

I've been to restaurants in the states where people are eating until their heart is content. And there was no joy.

I've been to the mall during the Christmas season and watched people spend billions of dollars on gifts for others. And there was no joy.

I've been to football games and stood among thousands of people who have their basic needs met and then some. And there was no joy.