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.
I am a friend of God
Israel Houghton Lyrics
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Who am I that you are mindful of me
That you hear me, when I call
Is it true that you are thinking of me
How you love me, it's amazing (Who am I Lord)
CHORUS:
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
He calls me friend
Verse
BRIDGE:
God Almighty
Lord of Glory
You have called me friend
Chorus
Israel Houghton's song "I am a friend of God" speaks to the remarkable relationship between God and man. In the first verse, the lyrics pose the question, "Who am I?" This question is asking why God, who is the Almighty and all-powerful Creator of the universe, would be mindful of an individual person like the singer. The singer then goes on to assert that God hears his calls indicating that there is a relationship between the two. He wonders if it is true that God is thinking of him and how amazing it is that God loves him. By asking these questions and expressing gratitude, the singer is acknowledging the beauty and importance of his relationship with God.
The chorus of the song asserts the relationship between a believer and God as friendship. The repeated phrase, "I am a friend of God," communicates the intimacy of the relationship. To be a friend of God is to be someone that He trusts and confides in, and someone with whom He desires to spend time. The bridge then identifies God as Lord of Glory, the God Almighty who has called man his friend. This further emphasizes that the friendship between a believer and God is a significant and powerful one.
Line by Line Meaning
Who am I that you are mindful of me
I cannot comprehend why the almighty God would be aware of my existence
That you hear me, when I call
I am taken aback that my voice does not go unheard by the Creator of the universe
Is it true that you are thinking of me
It is beyond my understanding that the one who created all things would have me in His thoughts
How you love me, it's amazing (Who am I Lord)
The depth of God's love for me is incomprehensible, leaving me to wonder who I am that He would love me in such a way
God Almighty
The all-powerful Creator of the universe
Lord of Glory
The one who is the embodiment of all that is splendid and majestic
You have called me friend
Despite my unworthiness, God has deemed me worthy of being called His friend
I am a friend of God
Through His grace and mercy, I have been given the privilege of being called a friend of God
He calls me friend
The Creator of the universe not only considers me His friend, but He also humbles Himself to call me His friend
Contributed by Ruby N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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
Amen❤
DeAndrea Burnett
Amen❤
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 it’s appointed time. ❤
NankyL♡
Hey🥺You are amazing and highly blessed to have God as a friend🥺Never change
Nita Cabo
Exactly
MasaRawr
1 year sober thank you Jesus for your love and mercy! ❤️
UMD Movement Coaches
Amen Nijay! I’ve been in a similar situation and been listening to N3W MIND by JUM3E which has really encouraged me 🔥 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 🙌