He is the National Director of Music and Worship for Champions for Christ a high impact ministry to college and professional athletes with Pastor Greg Ball. He also leads worship regularly at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. with Pastor Joel Osteen. Israel and Meleasa founded New Breed Ministries in 1995. Comprised of world class musicians and singers who are all ministers in their respective churches. They travel extensively with a message that crosses cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries.
Known specifically for their diverse sound effectively captured on the 2001 Hosanna! Integrity release of New Season as well as 2002's Lakewood Live 'We Speak to Nations', their heart is to deliberately diminish the lines that separate the Church, and bring all people together through worship. Once a member of Fred Hammond and RFC, he has also worked with the Young Messiah Tour, TBN, Crystal Lewis, Anointed, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, and is currently finishing an Israel and New Breed- Integrity Gospel / Sony release produced by Tommy Sims due in October. With a heart for the Nations, true worship, and a passion for the Presence of God, Israel and New Breed add purpose to any event.
Every Where That I Go
Israel Houghton Lyrics
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I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
Oh, would you sing it with me?
I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
And I am Yours and You are mine, oh mine
You promised me You'd never leave
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go, everywhere that I go
I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
And I am Yours and You are mine, oh mine
You promised me You'd never leave
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go, everywhere that I go
You Lord are a shield above me
Everywhere, everywhere that I go
You Lord are a shield above me
Everywhere, everywhere that I go
You Lord are a shield above me
Everywhere, everywhere that I go
Your grace and love surrounds me
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, everywhere that I go
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go
You promised me You'd never leave me
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go, where I go
Where I go, everywhere that I go
Israel Houghton's song "Everywhere That I Go" is a declaration of faith and trust in God. The lyrics express the idea that the singer is constantly surrounded by God's presence and protection. The song starts by stating that the singer belongs to God, and that God belongs to them. This mutual ownership establishes a close relationship between the singer and their deity. They sing that they are continually surrounded by God, no matter where they go. The next verse continues with the idea that the singer walks with God, and that God walks with them. Again, their relationship is portrayed as a close, intimate one. Then the singer affirms that they belong to God, and concludes with a repetition of the chorus, asserting that they are God's, and God is theirs.
The second half of the song reminds the singer of God's promises, that they will never be left alone or forgotten by God. The line "goodness and mercy will follow me" is a quote from Psalm 23, and it suggests the idea of God's watchful care over the singer. The repeated refrain "everywhere that I go" emphasizes the omnipresence of God, and how the singer feels continually covered by God's grace and love.
In conclusion, "Everywhere That I Go" is a song that expresses a deep sense of trust and reliance on God's presence and protection. The lyrics evoke a sense of closeness and intimacy between the singer and God, and reassure the singer of God's faithfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I am Your faithful servant and You are my loving master.
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
Your presence surrounds me no matter where I am.
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
As I journey through life, I know that You will walk beside me.
Oh, would you sing it with me?
Let's join together in praising and worshiping our Lord.
And I am Yours and You are mine, oh mine
Our relationship is one of belonging and love.
You promised me You'd never leave
I trust in Your promise to always be with me.
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I know that You will never abandon me.
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
I have faith that Your blessings will always be with me.
Surrounding me where I go, everywhere that I go
Your love and protection is always present and surrounding me.
You Lord are a shield above me
You protect me from harm and danger.
Your grace and love surrounds me
I am surrounded by Your unconditional love and grace.
Where I go, everywhere that I go
Your presence goes with me wherever I may roam.
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I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
Oh, would you sing it with me?
I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
And I am Yours and You are mine, oh mine
You promised me You'd never leave
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go, everywhere that I go
I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
And I am Yours and You are mine, oh mine
You promised me You'd never leave
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go, everywhere that I go
You Lord are a shield above me
Everywhere, everywhere that I go
You Lord are a shield above me
Everywhere, everywhere that I go
You Lord are a shield above me
Everywhere, everywhere that I go
Your grace and love surrounds me
Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, everywhere that I go
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go
You promised me You'd never leave me
You promised me I'm never forsaken
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Surrounding me where I go, where I go
Where I go, everywhere that I go
Dadee3
This song has musically aged so well. So many reharm ideas 🎹
Mr. R&B Hopkins
I'm not religious but I can't deny the power behind Gospel music like this.
Jonathan Leyson
Our marching instructor created a band arrangement of this song and I love the bass line. Freaking amazing.
Xaejn
Been singing this in my Ten Sing group for years now, it truly is a streight up BOP
Ben Steinberg
Is there a YouTube video of this?
Melvin Bowen
What, that's dope!
Shameka Jones
I AM UP DANCING MY WORRIES AWAY!!! Thank you Lord for surrounding me!!
Amily Caceres
I just learned about this song today when the youth chorus at the church youth conference I was at this weekend sang it and it got me obsessed with the song! It’s amazing!
OdaKa
Way better than the "Jackson 5" variant, lol. In my opinion, at least.
Sauds88
This boy was killin on the drums