Play For Hope

Three hours later, the Play For Hope American team was concluding our first day of hosting the tournament.  Next thing I know, the same kid we had fed earlier was standing right beside of Brian and me.  We kicked a soccer ball with him for a few minutes then gave him a high five and thumbs up.  He gave us a huge smile in return. 

This moment didn’t really hit me until a few days later (today).  I almost came to tears just thinking about how we were able to bless a child with joy simply by showing compassion.  Based on the kid’s appearance, it would be safe to say that he might not have had anything else worth smiling about all day.  These opportunities are always available.  We are often in places where we can give a kid joy in the midst of a life of no hope.  May we all continue to place ourselves around the least of these and watch God give us opportunities to be a source of joy.