The Night I Was Pinned a K.I.N.G.

To simply describe April 6, 2018 as only a ceremony is an injustice! The pinning process was excellent, honorable, graceful, spiritually gratifying, and most important ordained by God. As I reflect even now, I chuckle because one of my "Strong In The Lord Brothers" said "dude, I thought you was bout to bust up out crying!" Yes...Yes I was...but I didn't. The presence of the Lord was there and His Presence was palpable. I was so proud to have my son there to witness the atmosphere and take in God's Ruah. I was glad my son could see an alternative visual of Black Men from all over the nation (not the same men he sees every Sunday) coming togther with one purpose, to Glorify the Lord. The was no cursing, no crotch grabbing, no over sexualised women, and no drama. The conversations with my son which ensued turned out to be classic father and son talks. What was it all for, he asked. I replied - For some, it was a commitment, and others, a recommitment to accepting responsibility and living for the Lord, our Lord and Saviour Jesus. He looked perplexed and replied, "don't we do that already?" I said, "yes but we global now because we have brothers all over the world that like and believe what we like and believe. The conversation was over we he said "That's boss!" From my perspective, being pinned a member of K.I.N.G. comes with a high level of responsibility and accountability. I accepeted both toward being the example the K.I.N.G. Mission outlines. I desire to be for my son and other brothers who need inspiration and support in overcoming the negative stereotypes and challenges the world places on Black Men and to our families, communities, nation and world an image of men as God-fearing, family-oriented, moral, loving, intelligent, responsible and productive! Bless You Brothers & Best Regards Strong In The Lord RK. Mills