Meet Jonathan Valencia, a 12 year old who loves Jesus. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. At the early age of 3, Jonathan’s idea of play was preaching on his Karaoke machine. He has always enjoyed attending church. One memorable moment was when he was about 4 years old and he fell asleep at a night service. I carried him to the car and as we reached the car, Jonathan woke up with a big stretch and stated something like “Boy, that devil will sure put you to sleep”. I laughed out loud because I knew how he loved to be up and engaged in church.
Jonathan has always been recognized as being deeply grounded in God’s word and bold about his walk with Jesus. Many Pastors would often state that Jonathan was a little preacher. As for me, I refer to him as my tugboat because he has pulled me along in my spiritual walk. He has been given the opportunity to preach in 2 churches in Jacksonville, Florida. He has performed in various church plays and has performed a Christian song on a local television station several years ago.
Being inspired by God and Jonathan’s deep connection with God, I began to do what I love to do which is to write. As a result, my words poured out as a song. This song was written for Jonathan to use to inspire other youth to pursue their calling now. Matthew 19:14 speaks directly to us on how we should prepare children for the kingdom. Jonathan’s grandfather has been a spiritual father and someone who Jonathan follows. Bible studies are their most favorite time together. Jonathan has a deep love for Jesus and wants to spread the good news to the world.
His first release “Kingdom Bound” is for everyone but the target audience is the youth due to Jonathan’s sincere concern for his peers who listen to explicit lyrics. He understands that many of the words they repeat are not good for their minds and many of his peers are not even aware of the things they are speaking on their lives through the lyrics they repeat. Jonathan wants to introduce positive words that his peers can repeat over their lives.
His favorite sport is basketball and he enjoys playing football too. He recently had the opportunity to attend the Donovan Darius Mother Day football camp on May 11, 2013 where he was provided spiritual encouragement, motivation and one on one time from Donovan.
Jonathan also had an opportunity to meet Canton Jones and Leonard Weaver on May 19, 2013 at the “Take Over Tour”. Canton Jones prayed a powerful prayer over him and provided him encouraging words. Leonard Weaver also provided spiritual encouragement.
Jonathan recently performed his song “Kingdom Bound” at an event called Gospel in the Park, took part in a freestyle segment at a Christian event called “Rap It Up”, and is visiting various churches to minister his new release.
Here is the much talked about hit “Kingdom Bound” by Jonathan Valencia. Written by Margo Valencia (Mother), music by Travis Thomas and mixed and mastered by Paul Lipinsky. Listen below and download it from iTunes HERE.
