Born on 6th August 1975, in
Bangalore, India, Benny was the first of his generation in the family. His
birth was celebrated with the highest of hopes for his future. But his was not
a promising start – He suffered from severe asthma which required him to take
cortisone steroids from which he developed rheumatoid arthritis, 60 % lung
damage and an immune system regular failing him, which threatens his life even
to this day.
His parents believed that these
terrible early difficulties would only make his success all the more blessed
and honorable. He was expected to excel in his studies, to set an example for
his younger brother and sisters. He struggled to live up to such pressures, his
father a highly regarded scientist at the National Aerospace Laboratories &
mother assistant director of FEBA Radio, spent a lot of time trying to drill
mathematics and science into Benny but in vain. This brought his family only
shame and disappointment. Finding no fulfillment in life, Benny became depressed
and his behavior continued to worsen. He reached out to what seemed the only
way out for him and CONTEMPLATED TO COMMIT SUICIDE AT THE AGE OF 16. By this
stage he was almost beyond caring about where he went or what he did, so it was
not too difficult for his mother to “convince” him to attend a youth retreat as
she had desired and there began his journey towards new life.
From being the shame of his family,
he went on to being their pride. God’s power brought the most powerful change
in Benny’s life.
In reality, Benny Prasad had AN
ENCOUTER WITH GOD. It came to him unasked and unsought for as he heard GOD
SPEAK TO HIM, saying. “Benny, even though you are called USELESS ALL YOUR LIFE,
I NEED YOU NOW AND I CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE AND MAKE YOU A NEW CREATION.”
Finally a fresh start! A new birth!
That was all it took to bring about a complete transformation in this lost and
hurting young man. For the first time, He heeded this positive call, leapt at
it, and began life with what we would all long to have – A clean slate. God
gave him new dreams, new goals, and a positive desire. This time, Benny walked
with dignity and resonated with the joy of the Lord.
From being the shame of his family,
he went on to being their pride. God’s power brought the most powerful change
in Benny’s life. Before this transition he had displayed no interest or ability
in music. But from that moment to the present, he has performed before
PRESIDENTS AND PARLIAMENTS, CULTURAL STAGES OF THE 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES AND THE
2006 FIFA WORLD CUP. He has TRAVELLED TO 250 NATIONS (JULY 2011) performing
music, earning him the honor of being THE FASTEST TO TRAVEL TO 245 NATIONS IN 6
YEARS, 6 MONTHS 22 DAYS (WORLD RECORDS ACADEMY – USA). Where he had once been
the destroyer of creativity, he has won renown by designing two guitars (THE
WORLD’S FIRST BONGO GUITAR AND A 54-STRING GUITAR, THE BENTAR!). Today, through
his music, Benny brings the Hope in God to thousands of people, travelling to
40 – 50 countries every year.
Benny says “If I could be made useful,
any one in this world can. If my dreams can come true, yours can too. My sin
and shame has been exchanged for righteousness and new life by the ALMIGHTY GOD
WHO DIED TO SET ME FREE. For those with no hope, there is more to life than
what today holds. I thank God that I did not end my life but rather chose to
live through shame and failure so that today I’m able to be a blessing to the
World. Remember, you are never too bad or sinful for God to redeem and
transform”.
THANKS FOR THE LIVING TESTIMONY OF BENNY.MAY GOD BLESS HIM $ HIS WIFE ABUNDANTLY
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