Ben Breedlove became the face of “life” for millions of people around the world when his poignant You Tube video was broadcast posthumously, following his death at 18 years of age on December 25, 2011. Ben shared his simple yet profound message, entitled “This is my story” with all of us presenting a mixture of unforgettable resolve and dignity that will not soon be forgotten. Although a heart disease claimed his life physically, it never touched his passion for him to live his life fully with dignity and grace. The legacy Ben left behind should be a reminder to each of us that we’re not just cheating death but living life to whatever level we willing choose, every single day.
Three times Ben cheated death of its power to stop him, all the while never allowing his physical condition to dampen his spiritual resolve: To live his life to the fullest. Think about that for a moment; what if you knew that your physical health condition stood the chance to take your life in an instant would you live your life any differently? Ben did. Even at the tender age of 18 years old, Ben understood the precious priceless value of his life and dared not to let it be taken without sharing his message with the world one day. Ben’s story didn’t focus on the tragic future he faced, but on his joy of embracing his life in this world for whatever time he had here. Ben’s Christian faith reassured him there was something more beyond the illness that would one day claim his life. Between embracing and believing, Ben learned one valuable lesson we should each take a hold of: We all have a “story” to write. Ben wrote and shared his so that we would each write ours.
I would venture to guess that if Ben could he would ask each of us just one question, “What’s your story?”
Thought to live by: What you do with your life today will speak volumes about you tomorrow.
Thank you God for sharing Ben with all of us…..we appreciate the lesson.
“Who’s your Daddy; knowing God as Abba Father” is a devotional written by Pat Ferguson, Copyright 2011 © All Rights Reserved
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