Let There Be Joy spoken word

Let there be joy.

Not a shallow joy. Not a joy that ignores pain. But a deep, defiant, Spirit-filled joy that takes root in ordinary streets, heavy hearts, struggling homes and overlooked communities.

In this filmed spoken word, Matt Britton paints a vivid picture of joy breaking into the places where it is needed most: children lighting up the streets with their smiles, asylum seekers finding a warm welcome, loneliness giving way to like-mindedness, and laughter bubbling up like carbonated holiness.

Originally created for the Proximity Conference 2026 theme, Let There Be Joy, this short film is a prayer, a provocation and a blessing for all who serve in under-resourced communities.

Show it, share it, and let it stir fresh hope for your church, your community and your streets.

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