SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO.- Daddy Yankeethe greatest exponent of reggaetón, recently announced his conversion and his foray into Christianity during a concert in his homeland Puerto Ricoa message that revolutionized social networks and even provoked reactions from his former colleagues in the music genre, such as: Hector “El Father”who gave his life years ago God.
Through his social networks, the current pastor published a detailed message of gratitude and enthusiasm for the step that Raymond Ayala – real name of Daddy Yankee – has taken in Christianity.
In the former reggaeton player's release, he revealed that it was “Big Boss” who first sowed the seed of God in his life, for which he is eternally grateful.
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“To my great friend Raymond,” he initially said in the post. “When I watched the video in which you boldly shouted to the world that the only one who can fill the void in man is called Jesus, watching it filled me with many emotions and brought tears of joy to my eyes. I knew this moment would come because a seed of gospel truth was sown in you from a young age.”
“The same seed that you first sowed in me to germinate later, and today I was able to see what wonderful work God can do in the life of man when it is placed in his hands,” he added.
The current pastor mentioned, “I will never forget that you were the first to tell me about the gospel of Jesus. I only ask God to give you strength and wisdom to do all the precious things God has for you and your family. Never forget what I told you a few years ago, Raymond, you are one of the last steps of God before he looks for his Church because Christ is coming.”
He ended the message by saying, “I love you, my brother, and there are so many things to thank you for that only you and I know.” Today I can proudly say: My friend Raymond Ayala serves Jesus .”
Héctor “El Father” left reggaeton a few years ago and is dedicating himself to preaching the gospel alongside former urban genre singer Julio Voltio. Over the years he has also helped convert other artists such as Lary Over.
fill a gap
Since Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from music after a 33-year career, it was known that his final performances would be in his native Puerto Rico, where he confessed to his thousands of fans that it was the most important day of his life. not only because it completed a cycle, but because he had decided to dedicate himself to God.
“My people, for me this day is the most important day of my life and I want to share it with you, because a life full of success is not the same as a life with meaning,” he said at the beginning, sounding obviously moved.
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“For a long time I tried to fill a gap in my life that no one could fill, I tried to fill it and find meaning in my life. At times I seemed to be happy, but something was missing to make me complete and I must confess that those times are over and someone was able to fill the void that I felt for a long time,” he said.
Yankee mentioned that even though he had traveled all over the world thanks to his music, won so many awards and had millions of dollars, he would never really gain anything if his soul was lost.
Finally he mentioned: “Tonight I recognize and am not ashamed to tell the whole world that Jesus lives in me and that I will live for him.” A story has ended and a new story will begin, a new beginning. All the tools I have in my power like music, social media, platforms, a microphone, everything Jesus has given me is now for the kingdom.”
The decision of the famous “Gasolina” singer was welcomed by his fans and other singers of the urban genre.
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