Israel Houghton Praises God After Year of Scandal

After months of controversy, worship leader Israel Houghton is taking some time off enjoying Santorini, Greece. In reflection of what has happened in the last few months, the writer of classic worship songs such as "Jesus at the Center," "It's Not Over" and "Say So" brims with full of praises to God.
On Instagram, Houghton writes: "One day it just clicks.... You realize what and who is important and what and who isn't. You learn to care less about what other people think of you and more about what you think of yourself. You realize that you're better off with 5 true friends and loved ones who love you no matter what- than to have 500 friends who only love you when you/ your gift make them or their brand look good. You see just how far you've come and you remember when you thought things were such a mess that they'd never recover. And then you smile... You smile because God is so good and faithful in His unflinching love - you smile because you are truly proud of yourself, and the person you fought hard to become. You smile because you have 5 people who helped you in that fight; and are still standing, or sitting... In Greece. In Peace."
Earlier this year, Houghton shocked his fans by announcing that he was divorcing his wife. A few weeks later, he was seen arm in arm with new girlfriend actress Adrienne Bailon. The 44-year-old singer was later placed on 'indefinite leave' last month from his five-year position as worship leader at Joel Osteen's Texas megachurch, according to an article on Wednesday by RadarOnline.com.
A reprepresentative for Lakewood Church in Houston confirmed to the gossip site that Houghton was no longer with the church after announcing his divorce in February on Facebook amid cheating rumours.
Tags : Israel Houghton israel houghton divorce israel houghton news Joel Osteen lakewood church adrienne bailon
Hot Trends
-
Celebrating Valentine's Day: Story Behind Steve Curtis Chapman's "I Will Be Here"
-
Sean Curran Shares "We Are Having a Baby"
-
Sons Of Sunday Release Two New Songs
-
John Allan Speaks About His Faith Journey and Impacting the World with His Music
-
Allan Hall of Selah Chats About Signing with Integrity Music, the Making of their New Album and their Plans Ahead
-
Hinson Family’s Jordy Is Engaged To Logan Smith
-
Documentary Investigating the Horrific October 7th Massacre in Israel Added to Beverly Hills Film Festival
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
'Orange is the New Black' Season 2 NETFLIX Release Date June 2014 Confirmed, Watch Teaser Here (VIDEO)
-
Author Brant Hansen Offers Hope For Believers Who Are Introverts in this Exclusive Interview
-
Joni Eareckson Tada Released From Hospital After 16-Day Stay
-
Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Undergoes Emergency Surgery
-
Bethel Music's Kalley Heiligenthal Remembers Daughter Olive Three Years After Her Passing
-
Wilson Fairchild, Sons of the Statler Brothers, to Debut Album
-
Here Are Lyrics to The Belonging Co.'s “I Know That I Know (Feat. David Dennis)"
Most Popular
-
Celebrating Valentine's Day: Story Behind Steve Curtis Chapman's "I Will Be Here"
-
Sean Curran Shares "We Are Having a Baby"
-
Sons Of Sunday Release Two New Songs
-
John Allan Speaks About His Faith Journey and Impacting the World with His Music
-
Allan Hall of Selah Chats About Signing with Integrity Music, the Making of their New Album and their Plans Ahead
-
Hinson Family’s Jordy Is Engaged To Logan Smith
-
Documentary Investigating the Horrific October 7th Massacre in Israel Added to Beverly Hills Film Festival
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
'Orange is the New Black' Season 2 NETFLIX Release Date June 2014 Confirmed, Watch Teaser Here (VIDEO)
-
Author Brant Hansen Offers Hope For Believers Who Are Introverts in this Exclusive Interview
-
Joni Eareckson Tada Released From Hospital After 16-Day Stay
-
Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Undergoes Emergency Surgery
-
Bethel Music's Kalley Heiligenthal Remembers Daughter Olive Three Years After Her Passing
-
Wilson Fairchild, Sons of the Statler Brothers, to Debut Album
-
Here Are Lyrics to The Belonging Co.'s “I Know That I Know (Feat. David Dennis)"