Kee says that it was during a trip to Michigan with his choir that he received a calling from God to be a preacher. Kee was in his mid-twenties when he was ordained as a minister. In 1995, while ministering in Ohio, he received a prophetic vision and went forward with the building of a Fellowship Center in Charlotte which could minister to the people in the community. He officially founded the New Life Fellowship Center where he became and remains the senior pastor. Ironically, the church is located in the same area where he had once led a life of crime and drugs. It is rumored that Pastor Kee does not accept a salary from the church, but is merely satisfied in knowing that the preached word of God has been brought forth.
In the mid 1980's, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC." Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes some of Kee's own children.
In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." in order to fellowship with various ministries, song writers, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.
Kee has been active for more than 15 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice. His current cd entitled "The Reunion," released on December 5, 2005, features some of the old members of New Life Community Choir.
In 2007 Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. [1] He also has an album, Nothing But Worship, which features the smash hit Right Now Praise.
I Love You
John P. Kee Lyrics
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I never find I'm missing love.
Remembering all parades that had been rained on
But never cloudy leaving love.
Ask me what it is that makes it special
Why it's so real to me.
It's knowing who keeps their place in my heart,It's knowing how is it I can feel you,
It's knowing never will I change my mind,
When I think about love I think about you.
When I think about love I think about you.
Too many times I've turned my emotions on and off
Without realizing what it does.
I know what's moved me and kept me going this far
But I never questioned what it was.
In the song "I Love Jesus" by John P. Kee, the lyrics talk about holding the pictures of one's life and never finding a lack of love. This imagery implies that despite the ups and downs of life and the times when it may seem like there is no love, one can still find love in oneself and in their experiences. The song further reflects on the memories of past troubles and hardships, but how those experiences never diminished one's love. The chorus of the song talks about what makes the love special; it's knowing who and what keeps its place in one's heart, knowing how to feel that love, and never changing one's mind about it. The lyrics continue to reflect on how one can often turn off their emotions without understanding the consequences, but that there is something that has moved and motivated the singer to keep going without knowing quite what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding all the pictures that my life's drawn
Despite everything that has happened in my life, I am still holding onto the hope and love that constantly surround me.
I never find I'm missing love.
I am content with the love I have been given and never feel like I am lacking in that aspect.
Remembering all parades that had been rained on
I have experienced difficult and trying times in my life.
But never cloudy leaving love.
But through all of those trials, love has always remained a constant in my life.
Ask me what it is that makes it special
If someone were to ask me what makes my love for Jesus so unique and meaningful, I would know exactly what to say.
Why it's so real to me.
Because I have experienced firsthand the power and presence of Jesus in my life, there is no doubt in my mind of his reality.
It's knowing who keeps their place in my heart,
It's understanding that Jesus is the one who holds a special place in my heart and always will.
It's knowing how is it I can feel you,
It's the realization that I am able to feel the love and presence of Jesus in every aspect of my life.
It's knowing never will I change my mind,
It's the commitment and unwavering belief that I will never change my mind about my love for Jesus.
When I think about love I think about you.
Because of the depth of my love for Jesus, whenever I think about love in any form, he is the first thing that comes to mind.
When I think about love I think about you.
For me, my love for Jesus is so closely tied to my understanding of love that I cannot separate the two.
Too many times I've turned my emotions on and off
There have been times in my life where I have let my emotions control me and have not had a steady foundation for my emotions.
Without realizing what it does.
I may not have even been aware of how damaging this behavior could be for my emotional health and my relationships with those around me.
I know what's moved me and kept me going this far
Despite these challenges, I have a clear understanding of what has given me strength and inspiration to persevere through life's difficulties.
But I never questioned what it was.
I didn't always take the time to reflect on what it was that gave me this motivation and hope, but I understand the importance of doing so now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ATTRELL STEPHEN JR. CORDES, Attrell Cordes
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