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.
Surprises
Israel Houghton Lyrics
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You knew my days
Future and past
You saw everything
When I would fail
When I would win
When I would need
Grace to start again
Nothing surprises You
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
Nothing that I could do
Nothing could separate You from me
Oh, You see me
You know me!
You love me madly
Cover my life
Order my steps
I'll follow Christ?
My answer's yes
Sometimes I'll rise
And sometimes I'll fall
So glad your love is unconditional
Nothing surprises You
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
Nothing that I could do
Nothing could separate You from me
Oh, You see me
You know me!
You love me madly
And You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're more than enough
Oh you're madly in love with me
And You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're more than enough
Oh you're madly in love with me
No, You're not mad at me
No, You're my Daddy
You're more than enough
Oh You're madly in love with me
You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
More than enough
More than enough
You see me
You know me
You love me madly
You're more than enough (more than enough)
You're more than enough (more than enough)
Crazy about me
Madly, You're madly in love with me
Repeat
In this song, Israel Houghton talks about the all-knowing and ever-loving nature of God towards us. He recognizes that from start to finish, God knew and saw everything about his life - both past and present. He acknowledges God's grace that lifts him up whenever he falls and helps him start again. Houghton also speaks about God's love being unconditional and how it can never be separated from us, no matter how much we may falter in our lives.
The chorus of the song "Nothing surprises You" is a declaration of this truth. It emphasizes how God knows everything about us, and nothing could ever diminish His unconditional love towards us. The song encourages everyone to surrender everything to God and to allow Him to cover and order their lives.
Overall, "Surprises" is a beautiful reminder of God's never-ending love and grace for us, no matter what we've done or how far we may have wandered from Him.
Line by Line Meaning
From first to last
You have known me since the beginning and will know me until the end
You knew my days
You know every day of my life
Future and past
You know my future and my past
You saw everything
You have seen everything I have done
When I would fail
You knew I would make mistakes
When I would win
You knew I would have successes
When I would need
You knew when I would need help
Grace to start again
You would give me grace to start over
Nothing surprises You
You are never surprised by anything I do
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
There is nothing about me that would surprise You
Nothing that I could do
There is nothing I could do to change Your love for me
Nothing could separate You from me
Nothing can come between our relationship
Oh, You see me
You see who I truly am
You know me!
You know everything about me
You love me madly
You love me unconditionally and with great intensity
Cover my life
Protect and guide my life
Order my steps
Direct my every move
I'll follow Christ?
I will follow after Christ
My answer's yes
My answer to following after Christ is yes
Sometimes I'll rise
There will be times I will succeed
And sometimes I'll fall
There will be times that I will fail
So glad your love is unconditional
I am thankful that Your love for me is not based on my successes or failures
You're not mad at me
You are not angry with me
You're more than enough
You are more than I could ever need
Oh you're madly in love with me
You love me with great passion
No, You're not mad at me
You are not upset or angry with me
No, You're my Daddy
You are my loving father
More than enough
You are more than I could ever need
Crazy about me
You have an overwhelming love and affection for me
Madly, You're madly in love with me
You love me with great passion and intensity
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Myrlande Francois
From first to last
You knew my days
Future and past
You saw everything
When I would fail
When I would win
When I would need
Grace to start again
Nothing surprises You
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
Nothing that I could do
Nothing could separate You from me
Oh, You see me
You know me!
You love me madly
Cover my life
Order my steps
I'll follow Christ?
My answer's yes
Sometimes I'll rise
And sometimes I'll fall
So glad your love is unconditional
Nothing surprises You
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
Nothing that I could do
Nothing could separate You from me
Oh, You see me
You know me!
You love me madly
And You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're more than enough
Oh you're madly in love with me
(Repeat 2x)
No, You're not mad at me
No, You're my Daddy
You're more than enough
Oh You're madly in love with me
You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
More than enough
More than enough
You see me
You know me
You love me madly
You're more than enough (more than enough)
Repeat
Crazy about me
Madly, You're madly in love with me
Repeat
Correct Song Lyrics
Myrlande Francois
From first to last
You knew my days
Future and past
You saw everything
When I would fail
When I would win
When I would need
Grace to start again
Nothing surprises You
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
Nothing that I could do
Nothing could separate You from me
Oh, You see me
You know me!
You love me madly
Cover my life
Order my steps
I'll follow Christ?
My answer's yes
Sometimes I'll rise
And sometimes I'll fall
So glad your love is unconditional
Nothing surprises You
Nothing surprises You about me Jesus
Nothing that I could do
Nothing could separate You from me
Oh, You see me
You know me!
You love me madly
And You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're more than enough
Oh you're madly in love with me
(Repeat 2x)
No, You're not mad at me
No, You're my Daddy
You're more than enough
Oh You're madly in love with me
You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
You're not mad at me
More than enough
More than enough
You see me
You know me
You love me madly
You're more than enough (more than enough)
Repeat
Crazy about me
Madly, You're madly in love with me
Repeat
Correct Song Lyrics
Lorenzo Tirado
I fell out of my ways but this song will always bring me joy in trynna get back to my old ways 💯 pray for me as I pray for you
mary hudson
Nothing surprises you Lord. You know everything about me. I love you thank you Jesus 🌹💖
Scott Riggins
I follow Christ! Answer is yes!!! 2020 listening!
Shante Chavis
2022 .. loved this song frm the 1st time I heard this cd, Fred's voice is smooth as butter on this song 🎶💛🎶
Myrlande Francois
Praise Jesus Christ's name 🙌 🙏 ❤️ 👏 ❤❤
Fiyinfoluwa Obayan
One of my favorite songs ever!
Esther Adams
I really like listening 🎶to Israel Houston music keep up the good work
Cynthia Smith
I enjoy this song!!!!
Bona Pascal
my fav song! LOVE GOD