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.
Everywhere 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
The song "Everywhere That I Go" by Israel Houghton is a declaration of faith and a reminder that God is always with us wherever we go. The lyrics begin by stating that the singer belongs to God and that God belongs to the singer, highlighting the intimate relationship between them. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing that the singer is surrounded by God's presence no matter where they go. The song also reflects on God's promises of never leaving or forsaking those who believe in Him, and the assurance that goodness and mercy will always follow us. The lyrics are very uplifting and convey a sense of hope and comfort to listeners.
The repetitive nature of the song's chorus is intentional, creating a meditative and worshipful atmosphere. The call-and-response structure of the verses invites listeners to join in and sing along, making it a great song for congregational singing.
Line by Line Meaning
I belong to You, You belong to me Lord
Israel Houghton is expressing that he is in a close relationship with God and acknowledges that God belongs to him and he belongs to God
I'm surrounded everywhere that I go
Israel Houghton believes that no matter where he goes, God's presence is with him
I will walk with You, You will walk with me Lord
Israel Houghton is expressing his willingness to always walk with God and acknowledges that God will always walk with him
And I am Yours and You are mine, oh mine
Israel Houghton acknowledges that he is God's and God is his, emphasizing their close relationship
You promised me You'd never leave
Israel Houghton is relying on God's promise that He will never leave him
You promised me I'm never forsaken
Israel Houghton believes that no matter what happens, God will never abandon him
I believe goodness and mercy will follow me
Israel Houghton confidently believes that God's goodness and mercy will always be with him
Surrounding me where I go, everywhere that I go
Israel Houghton is emphasizing that God's goodness and mercy will follow him wherever he goes, always surrounding him
You Lord are a shield above me
Israel Houghton acknowledges that God is his protector and shield, watching over him wherever he goes
Your grace and love surrounds me
Israel Houghton believes that God's grace and love will always be with him, surrounding him wherever he goes
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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