I Got this!

Life, if we allow it, brings us through on amazing journey. Especially when we allow God to be the catalyst of it all. In this particular season of life, God has brought me another son. Not adopted or through marriage but my flesh and blood son. I would like to introduce everyone to my son Zion and he’s eight years old. Yes, David has a brother but most importantly Zion is with his father.

How we arrived at this exact moment is between my family and I. I didn’t run away or try to hide from my past or my responsibilities. Once I received the news, I embraced it head on. When I shared this news with a friend, she provided great insight for me. Her exact words were, “Mike, thank God you found this out when he is 8 and not 18.” And her words could not have been more on time for me. I work with kids daily who battle with dad not being in their life and I’m blessed that he will not have to experience that.

I had a million questions running through my own mind. I sat down with close friends and family wondering how can I “release” this but I realized that I didn’t sit down with God on this matter. My son is not a mixtape or Jordans, he doesn’t need a release date. I’m reminded that I’m not to do this for the approval of man but for Him. I can’t get back 8 years but I will give him the same love I am giving Dave for the rest of his life going forward.

So now I’m raising TWO kings in a world where most of our young men are never told they can be one. I can’t guarantee that it will be all smiles like this picture. I don’t know what the road may look like ahead but I will trust His direction and I know it is for our good. At least we know these two boys won’t be traveling that road alone.

Grace and Peace.

Pastor and Speaker,

Michael Spence

@michaelspence