The Best In Me
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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When everyone else around
Could only see the worst in me
I wish I had a witness tonight
Said He saw the best in me
When everyone else around me
Could only see the worst in me
Can I tell you one more time, one more time
I said He saw the best in me
When everyone else around me
Could only see the worst in me
I wish I had a witness tonight, all I need is one
He saw the best in me
When everyone else around me, yeah (when everyone else around me)
(Could only see the worst in me)
Does anybody have that testimony?
When folk walks you off
Said you would never make it
What did He see?
He saw the best in me
When everyone else around you, yeah (when everyone else around)
Could only see the worst in me (could only)
Can I tell you one more thing, I just need to tell you one more thing
Listen to this
See, He's mine, and I am his
It doesn't matter what I did
He only sees me for who I am
Does anybody know that tonight? Oh
See, He's mine, and I am his
Said it doesn't matter what I did
See, He only sees me for who I am
Help me sing it
Said he is mine (He is mine)
And He is, said it doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me for who I am (He only sees me for who I am)
Yes, yes, He is mine (He is mine)
I am his (I'm his)
It doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me (He only sees me for who I am)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, oh
I am his (I'm his)
It doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me for who I am (He only sees me for who I am)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I am so glad that He is mine
And I'm his
It doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me (He only sees me for who I am)
He only, He only sees me, yeah, one more time
He is mine (He is mine, I am his)
It doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me (He only sees me for who I am)
He saw the best in me
(When everyone else around)
(Could only see the worst in me)
I wish I had a witness tonight
But maybe somebody else testimony
Help me sing it, help me sing it
He saw the best in me
Everyone else around me (when everyone else around)
(Could only see the worst in me)
Can I ask y'all one question?
The question is simply this, what did He see?
(He saw the best)
I can't get no help up in here
Because there are some folk in here people wrote you off
Said you would never amount to anything
Said that you would never end up being anywhere
But Myron, tell 'em one more time, what did he see?
(He saw the best)
When mama said you would never be nothing
When aunties and uncles said you would never amount to anything
When daddy didn't come home anymore
He didn't look at you and said that you wasn't going to make it
God looked at you and what did He see, what did He see?
(He saw the best)
The best
The best
The best
(He saw the best, the best)
What did He see?
I said, what did he see?
I said, what did he see?
I said, what did he see?
I said, what did he see?
I said, what did he see?
(He saw the best in me)
Oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord
Can I sing the verse one more time, listen to this y'all
I love this, I love this
See, he's mine, and I'm his
It doesn't matter what I did
But he only sees me for who I am
Ooh Lord, yeah
He's mine and I'm his
It doesn't matter what I did
He only sees me for who I am
Sing it one time
He is mine, oh
(He's mine and I'm his)
(It doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me for who I am (He only sees me for who I am)
And the reason he sees me for who I am
Because he created me in his image and his likeness
He's mine (He's mine)
I am his (and I'm his)
It doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
He only sees me ('cause He only sees me for who I am)
He saw the best (He saw the best)
See, He's mine, I am his
It doesn't matter what I did
He only sees me for who I am, wow
The Marvin Sapp's song "The Best In Me" is a powerful anthem that reminds the listener that despite all of their flaws and mistakes, God sees the best in them. In the first verse, Sapp sings about how God saw the best in him when everyone else only saw the worst. He wishes he had a witness to testify to this, someone who has experienced the same thing. The chorus is a repetition of this sentiment, that God always sees the best in you, even when others cannot. He poses the question to the listener, "does anybody have that testimony?" - the answer being that many people surely do.
The second verse and chorus expand on this message, discussing how God only sees you for who you are, not for what you did in the past. Sapp emphasizes this point by repeatedly singing "it doesn't matter what I did, He only sees me for who I am." He concludes with a call to the listener to join him in singing about God's goodness and recognizing that He only sees the best in us.
Overall, the message of "The Best In Me" is one of hope, redemption, and self-love. It encourages the listener to focus on their strengths and God's unwavering love rather than dwelling on their mistakes or what others may think or say about them.
Line by Line Meaning
He saw the best in me
God recognized the good qualities in me
When everyone else around
Even when others
Could only see the worst in me
Only saw the negative aspects of me
I wish I had a witness tonight
I want someone to acknowledge what God saw in me
Said He saw the best in me
Reaffirming that God recognized the positive things in me
Can I tell you one more time, one more time
Can I repeat this message again
When everyone else around me
Even when others are present in my life
Does anybody have that testimony?
Does anyone have a similar story?
When folk walks you off
When someone dismisses or ignores you
Said you would never make it
Told you that you would never succeed
What did He see?
What did God recognize in you?
Could only see the worst in me (could only)
Only saw negative aspects of my character
Listen to this
Pay attention to this message
See, He's mine, and I am his
I belong to God and He is my creator
It doesn't matter what I did
My past actions do not define me
He only sees me for who I am
God recognizes my true identity
Does anybody know that tonight? Oh
Does anyone else believe this?
Help me sing it
Join me in celebrating this message
Said he is mine (He is mine)
God belongs to me and I belong to Him
And He is, said it doesn't matter what I did (it doesn't matter what I did)
God recognizes who I am, despite my past actions
Yes, yes, He is mine (He is mine)
Reaffirming that God belongs to me
I am his (I'm his)
Recognizing that I belong to God
He only sees me (He only sees me for who I am)
God recognizes my true identity
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, oh
Expressing joy and excitement
I am so glad that He is mine
I am grateful that God belongs to me
Everyone else around me (when everyone else around)
Others in my life
Can I ask y'all one question?
May I pose a question to all of you?
The question is simply this, what did He see?
What positive qualities did God see in you?
I can't get no help up in here
Not receiving assistance or agreement from others
Because there are some folk in here people wrote you off
Some individuals have dismissed or ignored you
Said you would never amount to anything
Told you that you would never be successful
But Myron, tell 'em one more time, what did he see?
Asking for the message to be repeated
When mama said you would never be nothing
When your mother told you that you would never be successful
When daddy didn't come home anymore
When your father left your family
God looked at you and what did He see, what did He see?
God recognized your true identity and positive qualities
See, he's mine, and I'm his
God is my creator and I belong to Him
And the reason he sees me for who I am
The reason God recognizes my true identity
Because he created me in his image and his likeness
Because I was created in God's image
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Aaron W. Lindsey, Marvin L. Sapp
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@topgospelsongsofalltime1539
I’m 17 n I’ve delt with suicide depression lord give me strength to keep holding on😭🙏🏾❤
@nylior
Keep going my love it gets better I promise ❤️
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I'll prey for you!
@LynnMurray-cx8ly
😂😂d x 😊
@stephanieariofficial
Don't give up... Trust me
@extrawendy456
God bless u brother i used to struggle with that but js be faithful and know that he is GOD
@EnidHeXx
Thank you Jesus for seeing the best in me when I overdosed at 17, thank you for picking me up and making me the woman I am today❤
@SunshineandFlowers456
Praise God!!
@marianthomas6598
In spite of what I have done...God sees the best in me... I needed this song today...I have hope today... nothing is too great for God ❤
@moriahabraham7537
Amen 🙏