Bills' Christian Benford works to inspire kids beyond football

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills visit the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, when cornerback Christian Benford will look to continue his successful season on the field.

Off the field, Benford is a man of faith. He spoke with WIVB's Scott Patterson at a Play 60 event, where he had a very important message for kids beyond football.

"It's a blessing, it's an honor -- as the man of God that I try to portray myself as, it's all about relationships and impact and the next person, whoever you encounter," Benford said. "So just walking in the room and seeing the light, the glow of the next generation being so happy and filled with joy and positivity is a blessing. That's what makes me happy."

Benford said his message to kids is to appreciate life and what you have.

"Life does get hard, but if you keep trusting God and keep the focus on the main things, be appreciative of the main things, like food, shelter, family, love, the people that you have around you -- if you focus on that, it's going to take you far," he said.

The full interview from Friday's Wake Up! can be seen in the video player above.