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.
Friend of God
Israel Houghton Lyrics
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That You hear me when I call
Is it true that You are thinking of me
How You love me it's amazing
(Chorus)
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
He calls me friend
God Almighty, Lord of Glory
You have called me friend
(Repeat Chorus)
He calls me friend
He calls me friend...
The lyrics of "Friend of God" by Israel Houghton express a sense of awe and wonder at the love and attention that God, the Almighty and Lord of Glory, shows to an individual. The singer is amazed that God is mindful of them, and that He is even thinking of them at all. Despite their smallness and insignificance in the grand scheme of things, God still hears their calls and shows them love.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I am a friend of God" three times, emphasizing the importance of this relationship. Being called a "friend" of God is a significant honor and privilege, as it suggests a level of intimacy and closeness to the divine that is not afforded to everyone. The final lines of the song, "He calls me friend / He calls me friend," reinforce this idea and serve as a reminder that this connection with God is not a one-sided affair.
Overall, "Friend of God" is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates the deep and abiding relationship between God and humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Who am I that You are mindful of me
I am awestruck by the fact that despite my insignificance, You pay attention to me
That You hear me when I call
You listen attentively to my prayers and petitions
Is it true that You are thinking of me
I can scarcely believe that You have me in your thoughts
How You love me it's amazing
I am filled with wonder at the depth of Your love
I am a friend of God
Through Your grace and mercy, You have made me more than a servant or follower, but a personal companion and confidant
He calls me friend
It's not just something I claim for myself, but it's a title You have given me
God Almighty, Lord of Glory
You are the all-powerful and majestic God, and yet You choose to have a friendship with me
You have called me friend
This deep and personal relationship we have was initiated by Your own choosing
He calls me friend...
This refrain serves as a reminder and declaration that despite my unworthiness, it is only through God's grace that I can be called His friend
Lyrics Β© Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISRAEL HOUGHTON, MICHAEL GUNGOR
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LD Onalos
The bullys in my school say i have no friends but im a friend of GOD. Thank you lord for protecting me against the attacks of the devil and pls pray for my school mates
Stardust
Amenβ€
DeAndrea Burnett
Amenβ€
Brenda Jimenez
You ARE amazing, God will always be there for us. His word stands FOREVER. Continue in your ways of loving Him first and all else will fall into place at itβs appointed time. β€
NankyLβ‘
Heyπ₯ΊYou are amazing and highly blessed to have God as a friendπ₯ΊNever change
Nita Cabo
Exactly
MasaRawr
1 year sober thank you Jesus for your love and mercy! β€οΈ
UMD Movement Coaches
Amen Nijay! Iβve been in a similar situation and been listening to N3W MIND by JUM3E which has really encouraged me π₯ check it out
HijodePapaCristoJesus
Sober by the grace of Jesus Christ since summer of 2008 finally back with you my lord Christ Jesus !
Delores Spencer
Glory Hallelujah to the most high God π