Psalm 16:8-11 ESV / 51 helpful votes
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
A couple of days ago a young 18 year old guy died from complications of a rare form of bone cancer. He turned to music and used his music to make others smile.As his parents said 'when you are with Zach you cannot possibly not smile or laugh. He had that kind of impact on you. Zach was best known for the song he wrote entitled Clouds which has set a new record for downloadable tunes.
Instead of staying at the hospital enduring all kinds of extremely evasive procedures with some that would take away the quality of life he chose to come home to spend time with family and friends he loved. He chose to live each day to the fullest and touch people's lives in very special and unique ways. Zach's friends were blessed having him part of their lives.
Zach's mother said something I thought was profound which was when he was told of the prognosis of his diagnosis they all began to appreciate life just a little bit better. Suddenly, the things we worry about the most mean little. Everyone of us will die someday. Problem is most of us delude ourselves on the idea that we will all live to 85.5 years and then our grandchildren will say goodbye to us. Zach was the fortunate one. He was told how much time he had left to live and knowing that he chose to live life to the fullest each and every day. He chose to write a song that will live on for time eternal and that song will continue to be a blessing in peoples lives.
There are many high school seniors that will be stepping forward to collect their diplomas. Have you asked yourself how you can make a difference in this life? Have you asked yourself how you can be a blessing in other's lives? As you begin your journey identify your strengths and let those strengths be a blessing to others. Zach sure did.
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