Nichole Nordeman is an award-winning contemporary Christian singer-songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Nichole Nordeman is an award-winning contemporary Christian singer-songwriter from the United States.

Nichole Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church. She got her start when she entered a Gospel Music Association (GMA) contest in Los Angeles, California and was noticed by a music producer. She has won multiple GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her best-known songs include "Why," "This Mystery," "Holy", "Legacy," "Brave," and "What If." She also sang a song on the soundtrack Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, called "I Will Believe"

Dear Me
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics

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In time, you'll see

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
Some things are not as simple as we said
Remember when we thought there were a handful of some magic words to pray
A guarantee and a down payment on a mansion
Remember all the rules we made about the Body and the Blood
The hoops we made them jump through
Though He offers it to everyone
I'm so sorry

Do you remember now the things I said I thought that I deserved
My flag, and safety, a place to learn
The things I know I didn't earn
And bless their hearts, I'm sure it's hard
But handouts don't help anyone
And all the talk about the system
I sure hope someone can fix them
I said those things

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
You'll see, you're gonna take the long way
And there is nothing you could do or say to separate you
From the love of God who made you just exactly as He meant to
And you cannot imagine all the places you'll see Jesus
But you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasn't supposed to go
So, go, go

And hold all the mothers, whose babies bleed from bullet holes
And feel all the hunger, the bellies, and the bones
Shout for the prisoner, cry for justice, loud and long
And march with the victims, as Jesus marches on
And sit at all the tables, 'cause Jesus eats with everyone
And dance to the music, if you can't sing its native tongue
And cry for the wombs, the mothers and the empty arms
And hold high the warriors, fighting now for freedoms' song

And love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood
And love, love, love, love
As you have been loved
Love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood
Love, love, love, love
As you have been loved
Love, love, love, love, love
Like (you have been?)
Love, love, love, love, love
It's all about love!
Love, love, love, love, love
His name is love
Love, love, love, love, love

Dear Me
You did not learn this in a day or two or three
So ask a lot of questions

But Jesus loves us, this I know
And there are no exceptions

Overall Meaning

In Nichole Nordeman's song "Dear Me," the singer writes to her past self, sharing the wisdom and knowledge she has gained with the benefit of time. She acknowledges that they both did the best they could with what they had been given and that the past cannot be changed. The song also reflects on the singer's evolving understanding of religion, acknowledging the complexity of faith and the limitations of rules and rituals. The singer urges her past self to love like Jesus, without exception, and to advocate for those who need help.

The singer begins by acknowledging the innocent naivety of her past self, who believed in "magic words to pray" and a "guarantee and a down payment on a mansion." She apologizes for the hoops that they made others jump through, recognizing that the gift of grace is available to all. She also acknowledges the limitations of her understanding of God and faith and expresses her hope for a fix to the system.

The song crescendos to a powerful message of love and action. The singer urges her past self and listeners to march with Jesus in advocating for justice and freedom, to sit and eat at tables with all, regardless of differences, and to love like it's their own blood. The final line declares that Jesus loves us all, and there are no exceptions.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be

Dear Me
There are some things that you should know

It's not my intention to embarrass or to shame you
What's inside the rear-view mirror is closer than it appears

We do the best that we know how, with what we have been given
And the difference between you and I is, I've been given time

In time, you'll see

Some things are not as simple as we said
Remember when we thought there were a handful of some magic words to pray

A guarantee and a down payment on a mansion

Remember all the rules we made about the Body and the Blood

The hoops we made them jump through
Though He offers it to everyone

I'm so sorry

Do you remember now the things I said I thought that I deserved
My flag, and safety, a place to learn

The things I know I didn't earn

And bless their hearts, I'm sure it's hard
But handouts don't help anyone

And all the talk about the system
I sure hope someone can fix them

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be

You'll see, you're gonna take the long way
And there is nothing you could do or say to separate you

From the love of God who made you just exactly as He meant to

And you cannot imagine all the places you'll see Jesus
But you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasn't supposed to go

So, go, go

And hold all the mothers, whose babies bleed from bullet holes

And feel all the hunger, the bellies, and the bones

Shout for the prisoner, cry for justice, loud and long

And march with the victims, as Jesus marches on

And sit at all the tables, 'cause Jesus eats with everyone

And dance to the music, if you can't sing its native tongue

And cry for the wombs, the mothers and the empty arms

And hold high the warriors, fighting now for freedoms' song

And love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood

And love, love, love, love
As you have been loved

Love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood

Love, love, love, love
As you have been loved

Love, love, love, love, love
Like (you have been?)

Love, love, love, love, love
It's all about love!

Love, love, love, love, love
His name is love

Dear Me
You did not learn this in a day or two or three

So ask a lot of questions

But Jesus loves us, this I know
And there are no exceptions

Writer(s): Nichole Nordeman

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

RENEE' R. OPPERUD

THERE IT IS!
GOD BLESS YOU AND BLESS YOU LARGE! EXPAND YOUR TERRITORIES,
TAKE AWAY YOUR PAIN...
KEEP YOUR HAND ON THIS FINE, INTELLIGENT MAN. I NEED HIM. IS THEE OTHER HALF OF ME!
THAT IS "JABEX PRAYER"
4:4-12
CHRONICLES I BELIEVE. OLD TESTIMENT. IN THE MIDDLE OF BOOK, CHAPTERS ETC. OF NOTHING BUT NAMES OF DECENDENTS...
AND THEN THIS SHORT
MEGA PAIN AND EXPLOSION OF GRAND MIRACLES...
ONE MUST INVITE THE GENTLE MAN CALLED "GOD"
IN...
HE IS NOT PUSHY OR OBNOXIOUS IN ANY WAY...
THIS WAS JABEZ'S PLIGHT WITH
A NAME HIS MOTHER GAVE HIM, THAT LITERALLY MEANT SORROW, PAIN, OF A MAGNITUDE WE ALL HAVE EXPERIENCED ...
MAX LUCADO WROTE A PRICELESS SMALL BOOK,
"THE JABEZ PRAYER".
I WAS IN A COUNTY JAIL IN YUMA, AZ.
BOOKED UNDER THE WRONG NAME, NO ONE KNEW I WAS THERE...
NO CONTACT WITH THE UNIT I LIVED ON. I GOT MY SOAP AFTER MY SHOWER...
I DO NOT GO TO JAIL...
I WAS LOCKED DOWN. NO IDEA WHY...
I WAS ALLOWED TO GET 1 BOOK 10 DAYS LATER...
I CHOOSE THE BIBLE. I WAS DEVASTATED.
GOD HAS BEEN MY CHOICE SINCE I WAS 12. I AM 61 THIS YEAR. WHEN I FINALLY GOT TO PICK ANOTHER BOOK, I WENT TO GO FOR A LARGE BOOK.
AND I SAW THIS LITTLE BOOK. I KNEW THEE AUTHOR NAME. AWESOME.
MIRACULOUS.
COME WITH ME...
I WILL LEAD THOSE LEMONS WE ALL RECEIVED,
TO LEMONADE OF GREAT PARADISE IN
MANY MANY COUNTRIES.
MY FATHER GOD, SET ME FREE.😇😊🤗💯💜

🌎
ILLUMINATA
2022

Jahzema.Gabrielle

4y↑433

Dear Me,
I am proud of you for holding on
I am proud of you for keep walking
I am proud of you

I am proud of you for believing
Even when you couldn't see yourself beyond that moment
I am proud of you

I am proud of you for being here
I am proud of you for just choosing
To believe that God cares even when your situation said otherwise
I am proud of you.

I am proud of you for never giving up
Don't you ever give up!

I am so proud.

mochi kuchi

4y↑6

Dear me
Take me to the time when I was shining ... rose petals all showering over me
To the time when I was the one holding the torch of our family lineage proudly
To the time when all the friends and family cheers and congratulate me for ...
For who I used to be
Dear me
Take me to the time when I could stand infront of the mirror and smile at myself
Cause all I see now is disgrace.
All that I can hear is the laughter of my dears at my downfall.
Dear me
My mom still thinks I can shine
My paaa still imagines me to hold the torch and rise to the top.
Dear me
Take me to the time I used to be me
Where I can smile and jump and live in my glass house with pride.
Dear me
Can I ever look again at the mirror.
Dear me
Can I ever be the me I used to be .
Dear me
Will I ever be the girl I want to be
The girl with the crown of her pride...
Dear me
Will it remain a dream or I will be the nightmare I used to be afraid of ...
Gosh I don't know how relax I am feeling now after writing all this...

Mariem Jarrahi

6y↑1.2K

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
Dear Me
There are some things that you should know
It's not my intention to embarrass or to shame you
What's inside the rear-view mirror is closer than it appears
We do the best that we know how, with what we have been given
And the difference between you and I is, I've been given time
In time, you'll see

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
Some things are not as simple as we said
Remember when we thought there were a handful of some magic words to pray
A guarantee and a down payment on a mansion
Remember all the rules we made about the Body and the Blood
The hoops we made them jump through
Though He offers it to everyone
I'm so sorry

Do you remember now the things I said I thought that I deserved
My flag, and safety, a place to learn
The things I know I didn't earn
And bless their hearts, I'm sure it's hard
But handouts don't help anyone
And all the talk about the system
I sure hope someone can fix them
I said those things

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
You'll see, you're gonna take the long way
And there is nothing you could do or say to separate you
From the love of God who made you just exactly as He meant to
And you cannot imagine all the places you'll see Jesus
But you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasn't supposed to go
So, go!.. Go!..

And hold all the mothers, whose babies bleed from bullet holes
And feel all the hunger, the bellies and the bones
Shout for the prisoner, cry for justice, loud and long
And march with the victims, as Jesus marches on
And sit at all the tables, 'cause Jesus eats with everyone
And dance to the music, if you can't sing its native tongue
And cry for the wombs, the mothers and the empty arms
And hold high the warriors, fighting now for freedoms' song

And love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood
And love, love, love, love
As you have been loved
Love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood
Love, love, love, love
As you have been loved
Love, love, love, love, love
Like you have been
Love, love, love, love, love
It's all about love!
Love, love, love, love, love
His name is love
Love, love, love, love, love

Dear Me
You did not learn this in a day or two or three
So ask a lot of questions
But Jesus loves us, this I know
And there are no exceptions

The Squirrel Who Tried To Eat Me

3y↑4

This is incredible!

I literally feel as if you’ve gone back in time and sent this letter to me!

This fits so well with me!

I’m so glad that so many people love Jesus as I do!

Thank you Nichole and thank You God!

music_lyrics

2y↑3

Lyrics:

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
Dear Me
There are some things that you should know
It's not my intention to embarrass or to shame you
What's inside the rear-view mirror is closer than it appears
We do the best that we know how, with what we have been given
And the difference between you and I is, I've been given time
In time, you'll see

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
Some things are not as simple as we said
Remember when we thought there were a handful of some magic words to pray
A guarantee and a down payment on a mansion
Remember all the rules we made about the Body and the Blood
The hoops we made them jump through
Though He offers it to everyone
I'm so sorry

Do you remember now the things I said I thought that I deserved
My flag, and safety, a place to learn
The things I know I didn't earn
And bless their hearts, I'm sure it's hard
But handouts don't help anyone
And all the talk about the system
I sure hope someone can fix them
I said those things

Dear Me
This is a letter to the girl I used to be
You'll see, you're gonna take the long way
And there is nothing you could do or say to separate you
From the love of God who made you just exactly as He meant to
And you cannot imagine all the places you'll see Jesus
But you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasn't supposed to go
So, go, go

And hold all the mothers, whose babies bleed from bullet holes
And feel all the hunger, the bellies, and the bones
Shout for the prisoner, cry for justice, loud and long
And march with the victims, as Jesus marches on
And sit at all the tables, 'cause Jesus eats with everyone
And dance to the music, if you can't sing its native tongue
And cry for the wombs, the mothers and the empty arms
And hold high the warriors, fighting now for freedoms' song

And love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood
And love, love, love, love
As you have been loved
Love, love, love, love
Like it's your own blood
Love, love, love, love
As you have been loved
Love, love, love, love, love
Like (you have been?)
Love, love, love, love, love
It's all about love!
Love, love, love, love, love
His name is love
Love, love, love, love, love

Dear Me
You did not learn this in a day or two or three
So ask a lot of questions
But Jesus loves us, this I know
And there are no exceptions

All comments from YouTube:

Giovana P.

6y↑5K

I'm just 15, and I hope one day I can be as wise as the woman who wrote this song

M J

5y↑87

You'll definitely be.

Amber Leetham

5y↑27

same

Tiffany Shirkey

5y↑47

You have time god bless you

Amber Worr

5y↑25

You will be. 💜❤

Grace Sinaga

5y↑43

you'll be.
we'll be.
amen.

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Carissa Carter

3y↑596

Dear me, congratulations on making it to 25 when you never thought you’d see 18. Congratulations on shedding the trauma, the shame, and the pain. Only the best is yet to come. ✨💜✨

Sparkle Girl

2y↑6

God for you through those years and He held you up in His righteous hand you were not alone ,trust Him and trust Him

Emely Ruiz

2y↑5

Wow Carissa ty for sharing your heart

@helvinmutsuni

Amen God knows

RENEE' R. OPPERUD

☆CUPIDSOUL☆

I love you sweetheart 💗

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Mattea

4y↑590

"And hold all the mothers,
who's babies bleed from bullet holes"
That hits deep

Yeti

3y↑3

yea

Screamsong

3y↑7

Seriously...

No this is not meant to sound sarcastic

cooking with calli

3y↑5

Bro that line made me cry

Andrea Meilun

44w↑1

❤️🌷

Manuel Fontanez

41w

Same here

danise miel gamao

3y↑509

Dear me, don’t hurt yourself, don’t overthink about things they say..stop letting them hurt you..stay happy and never stop telling god your problems..❤️i miss the old me🥲

Alina Florez

3y↑10

You’re in the makes of a better version of you everyday. Conquering and learning and growing. Such a beautiful walking piece of art. You are still you and you are an amazing you that no one else can be. You may not be who you were back then but just like a caterpillar takes time to transform, so do you and it’s going to be beautiful! Love the you today because the you today deserves it from getting through what the you got through in the past, and celebrate what the new you has to come. ✨ Be the masterpiece you are and OWN it✨

Sheela Joseph

3y↑8

You never changed. You're still you. It's just that it's hidden deep.

Bia_OkamotoS2

2y↑10

Please don't hurt yourself.. you've been feeling enough pain, it's time to start healing..from all the wounds in your heart and skin...day by day.. let's keep going...hey you! I know you're strong, you're not weak as your head might think, you're capable of so much, you can do it! I believe in you! I care about you and I love you, even if I'm a stranger you just came across, I want to support Everyone of you and remember you: you are enough, you are loved, you're not bothering, you're not a loser, you're not weak for asking for help, you're not weak for wanting a shoulder to cry on, you're not weak and you're not selfish for wanting someone by your side to hug you and tell you that everything will be okay... I wish I could hug you right now and tell you that! Are you eating well? I hope you are...please don't feel guilty for eating, you deserve water, food, and you deserve to be healthy. You deserve so many good things, and most important, you deserve to be alive..❤️
Please share this message with anyone you think they need,you don't need any credits, If you have a chance to help someone's day.. then please do it. Dear you, I hope you get better and stay strong ❤️

alexia Jimenez

same and I felt that, wish that was me again

Christy Wood

2y↑2

@Bia_OkamotoS2 you are so very kind... your words made me cry🥺

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JoJo Douglas

3y↑191

I’m struggling so hard with my past right now , coming from a sexually, mentally and physically abusive adopted home ! As I sit with my 26 year old daughter who is battling Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia and I thank these people for making me the mother I am today ! I thank Jesus for always being there but at times I still question “ why me lord?”
Thank you for this beautiful song

TattedQueen

2y↑3

Thank you for your beautiful message

Karma Lhendup Bhutia

1y↑1

Congratulations for the journey you have reached and hopefully you still continue it 👍👍

Jessica Rehn

1y↑1

I'm so sorry. God bless you ❤️

Jen Thomas

51w↑2

How is your daughter now? I hope she is now well xx

Nao

51w↑2

Omg bless you currently I'm 15 and adopted and that's alot especially with what you've gone through and u mentioned God I'm not gonna assume your religious tho and if u are thats great you should listen to NF I love his music hopefully is speaks some truth to you he prolly has like one frfr Christian song but the rest are just what he's been through idk it helps me ❤

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Strawberry Kiss Cosplay

4y↑432

This has hit me even harder with the coronavirus and all of the protesting and shooting that has been happening between cops and people of America… It hits hard and I cry every single time I hear her sing” cry for justice loud and long and march with the victims as Jesus marches on”

Ashley Britton

4y↑10

That's exactly right! I was excited about 2020, but turns out it's the worst year ever. Kobe Bryant, corona, police and others getting killed, destroyed reminders that show us how much we've grown as a country. This is a nightmare.

proverbs18:24

4y↑5

@Ashley Britton Yes but look at every year the same, we've all had bad things happen and it's to make us grow!

Abigail Anne Bourg

3y↑1

Me too... me too.

Yeti

3y↑1

this song really hit me

Vanessa Arzadon

3y↑4

It's so sad to see the reality that killings are everywhere.. Things are given values but not lives.. How bad it would be imagining someone suffers much for a simple problem.. That's why most people tend to live in dreams, yet we have to face a cruel reality..

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Balázs Palkó

6y↑2K

Lord, forgive me... for all my mistakes. All the times i failed you. All the times i didnt listen. All the times i didnt trust you. Every time i failed to be patient and messed up so hard because of it. Im so sorry. Im so sorry... i made irreversable mistakes i know... but ... could you help me with this? Im drowning... i cant find my way out... i need you to save me as you saved my soul.... i cant rise alone like this... my chains made of my mistakes and wrong decisions are so heavy.. help us all

Hélia Alves

5y↑43

I'll say a prayer for you. I hope it gets better. Much love <3

Rae N

5y↑27

praying for you.

Subila Kabaghe

5y↑30

Me and you both girl.....pray for me! I need him to show up I know I don't deserve it...I just hope he does

Rae N

5y↑29

Subila Kabaghe
will pray for you my dear. He leaves the 99 to find the one. you are His precious one. He’s reaching out to. keep going. don’t let go of His hands, He’s still holding on to yours.

Mohaimin Affende

5y↑10

I always pray to bring me happiness and joy so do love but I know and believe maybe the god already make me a better place somewhere so I pray to God just take my life and guide to a home

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Mouse Bee

3y↑84

"You cannot imagine all the places you'll find Jesus, but you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasnt supposed to go"
This part just rips me to pieces with near bittersweet gratitude because it is so true.
A little over two years ago, my best friend passed away (possibly after taking her own life). I knew her for close to eleven years and I was so shocked and devastated when I learned of her death.
She passed away after overdosing on things in her medicine cabinet for sleep and I learned from her passing that she had an eating disorder, (bulimia).
I went to my local youth group a week or two after hearing the news and broke down to the girls there when we were sharing what we would like to be prayed for, and I shared her passing. And her eating disorder and how it broke my heart to learn of her suffering.
After I collected myself enough to function and the circle broke apart, a girl I'd never spoken to approached me and told me she had an eating disorder and that what I said about my friend made her want to get help and reach out.
And in that moment, I broke down again and realized that God can make beauty out of anything, be it a garden or a forest of ashes. A life was loved and lost and that love was passed along and I witnessed a miracle I didnt fathom how desperately I needed to see.
So, that's my story and ty for anyone who read it; if you're hurting, please keep fighting and I hope this might help anyone who needs to hear this 💙 look for God in all places; He's always there and always will remain.

Laveranio Pereira

2y↑2

yeah
you were right, FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS ! AMEN.

Andrea Meilun

44w↑1

❤️🌷

Angela Merrick

2y↑52

“Jesus loves us…and there are no exceptions” THIS is the gospel I’ve been looking for and can’t seem to find in the Christian community at large. What an anthem❤️

Governor 720

1y↑2

Just gotta make sure we have the same definition of love. Love doesn't mean free to choose, free to love, free so sin...

Monique Escamilla

47w

She’s allowed to define love as this song goes. You’re speaking about “the hoops” Nicole sings about. You love first. You love 100%. That’s when miracles happen. Not through judgment. Start with loving yourself. And pls listen to this song.

Monique Escamilla

47w

Spot on! This is Jesus in practice. Simple yet miraculous. Jesus cried for justice. Jesus sat at all the tables. The mothers and the empty arms. So much of Christian community forgets about Jesus’ actions in the name of politics, culture war, just war

Andrea Meilun

44w

❤️🌷

Ana Laura

4y↑95

Dear me,
I'm writing this on 8th June to say: God have seen all of your tears and he is in the command right now. When you came back here you will see how amazing things he had done in your life. Keep dreaming and keep fighting. He loves you more than anything. Dont be afraid and love yourself. ✨❤

Yeti

I'm glad life is going up :)

Manishimwe Blessed

2y↑1

Going through the comments and I hope things are amazing now. Sending you love and peace

Batiah Alemu

😭😭..... 🙏

Andrea Meilun

44w

❤️🌷

Raven Gray

4y↑40

I’m not a Christian, but I can still appreciate the message of how you need to stand up for what you believe and if you don’t something to change things no one will

Andrea Meilun

44w

❤️🌷

Faith Kurgat

3y↑34

"cry for justice loud and long and march with the victims as Jesus marches on” This hits hard.

Andrea Meilun

44w↑1

❤️🌷

Sam Gill

5y↑747

I'm not religious at all, but I almost cried at the end of this song.... beautiful, with such an amazing meaning

Megan Slone

3y↑35

Jesus loves you. Trust him. Repent and trust in Him.

Shashank Chetia

3y↑37

Religious or not, this song is beautiful

Reeba Dhar

3y↑41

Jesus doesn't love religious people only he love us all.....especially the one who doesn't know him yet🤗

midnight fireflies

3y↑11

I understand how u feel hun, I was and still kinda am the same way but im getting there. If u don't understand it thats fine, I don't as well and its confusing, but Ik one thing I was in a bad spot and I eventually prayed he answered over time. Although u don't understand it and u don't bealive it sometimes it helps, I personally dont live my life as a full blood christain, theres things I don't bealive in that are in the Bible but u bealive how u want and don't let no one tell u ur bealives are wrong be who u are and if over time u want to try the christain community then try it but u don't have to live exactly how they think 💕

Shibirb

3y↑22

@Megan Slone no. You need to respect that they aren't religious.

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💋Love Iver was here as herself💋

3y↑67

Dear anyone who sees this,
You all rock!
You all are amazing!
You all are beautiful humans and please don’t forget that. We have a sisterhood of sorts and we shouldn’t be ashamed of what unites us. Stay strong and I hope each of you have a professional to share your stories with. Healing can be a long road and that’s ok😊
xoxoxo
💌

Moriah Heather

3y↑2

Thank you I needed that

Zeynep Ceri

me to

borderline back from hell Sarah Stimson

Healing I've come to learn is about the journey not the destination.

Elizabeth Solis

❤❤❤

Jahzema.Gabrielle

4y↑433

Brevicauda

4y↑8

I'm proud of you for being the bestfriend of yourself too ❤️

Kelley Doyle

2y↑1

Beautiful

Hyacinth Payosing

2y↑1

I'm so proud of what everything I achieved

Hyacinth Payosing

I love that its helping me move on and start fresh

Andrea Meilun

44w

❤️🌷

journeymann

3y↑9

Her Voice still captures such tender emotions, as her lyrics speak right to the heart.

Sherece Cox

3y↑39

I cried through this whole song. I have been so selfish, praying for happiness and good days. Thank You God for loving me despite my human condition, thank You for loving who I am despite my wanting to change. Thank You for all the opportunities and love you've given me. I have a roof over my head, food in my stomach, a warm bed to sleep in, and a family who loves me. I only pray that some day I could see the world as You did, Jesus, and love everyone despite their mistakes. Amen.

Suzanne Mccarthy

2y↑1

Wanting to be happy does not make you selfish...

borderline back from hell Sarah Stimson

2y↑2

I agree with this, it's hard for me to have patience sometimes with others when I feel hurt and I want to love like Jesus did but realize I never will. I am an imperfect human but I can work every day to be a little more understanding of others, patient, and kind. I need to keep this phrase in my mind and heart "forgive them father for they know not what they do."

borderline back from hell Sarah Stimson

2y↑1

Also myself internalize this when I'm having trouble forgiving myself or beating myself up so terribly with shame.

Nondumiso Bhengu

4y↑36

Dear me,

We've been through so much, loss, heartbreak, hunger, unemployment and abuse but we are still here. I hope no matter what else life throws at you, you will remain strong. Never again should you try to shrink away in order to be accepted in order to feel like you belong. Never forget the lil girl you were, the woman you became and never forget your slefworth and remember that you dont need others to make you believe that you matter its all up to u. Nvr forget how beautiful, smart and amazing you are. Someday we might change the world but now keep working on yourself

Brevicauda

4y↑1

Thanks for being bestfriend if yourself 🐣 and yes you won't ever forget that lil amazing girl, because that lil girl will always be you.

borderline back from hell Sarah Stimson

2y↑1

Love this one day we may change the world but for now keep working on yourself.

Andrea Meilun

44w

❤️🌷

Zayneb Rizwan Awan

5y↑452

Okay. I'm a Muslim and this song just made me cry. After all, we are all humans. So can't we just take a moment and forget all the differences and pray for everyone, for each other, for all of us. Before being a Muslim, a Christian or an atheist etc, we are humans. So spread love, respect and harmony. It's what being a human means.
So guys, let's start this #HumansAfterAll campaign and show
Love&Peace to everyone✌
#HumansAfterAll

Alkaea X. Myste

3y↑10

Also Muslim. Much love.

Johan Steyn

3y↑10

<3 We're all people who long for more and hope to be happy. Take care

Keisha Kwok

3y↑4

complete support from here!! may love and hope spread :)

Nita

3y↑1

❤️❤️❤️

Celina Sophia

2y↑1

I join my hand with you...#Humansafterall.....Let's spread the Love .....🤝

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Rica Mae Lapura Claveria

3y↑19

Dear Me, I'm sorry for letting you suffer. I'm setting you free now. I'll pray for your uneding happiness after going through such an unforgettable misery. I believe in you. You deserve more and I'm very much proud of you. You've come this far & I know you can finally reach that finish line of success someday.

borderline back from hell Sarah Stimson

Love this I hope that for myself as well I have come a long way but sometimes I forget that when I fall back and I have to remind myself to keep taking one step at a time and recognize that as part of the healing process nothing to be ashamed for.

:) Kylee Kerce :)

2y↑17

My grandma passed away yesterday November 10th, 2021 I sang this song multiple times, but this time was different...I felt tingles all over and chills I've never felt before...It's amazing what God can do to us and for us and all we have to do is believe in us and him and he will help us all...

mochi kuchi

4y↑6

Borbála Biszak

4y↑38

"the mothers and the empty arms..." this was the point when I literally burst out crying.. so much meening in so few words
<3 thank you for this song

Chloe Majeske

4y↑37

When she says "I said those things", I felt that. Because I did the same things.
And then I learned different. Now, I'm trying my best to fight for those who need it. I decided to become the someone who tried to fix things.

Claire Clarke

5y↑1.3K

"and sit at all the tables, cause Jesus eats with everyone"

Dang...that hit me hard

Julia Turner

4y↑5

same

Charizo

4y↑8

Except Judas.. Your enemies ain't invited to the table...

Nenad Filipovic

4y↑3

Еxactly and one march with all the victims fight for FREEDOM SONG!

Andres Ev

4y↑1

Same

Kosher

4y↑42

@Charizo "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44)

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Lexi Hyatte

3y↑12

Dear Me,

Some day I'm gonna make you proud. Everything you've been through is all part of the plan 💕

stacey

2y↑9

I come back to this song every few years, and every time it hits hard in a different way.

TF Farrow

3y↑11

To all the "Dear Me's.. including myself, daily I thank God, for I'm no longer that girl, I pray I'm a woman, who has had eyes opened,the hurt, pain, joy,times of laughter, times I cried, but most of all times of change, I've not yet arrived, but I'm going in the right direction, this song everytime I hear it, reminds me.. I'm not unworthy, and neither are any of you, He loved us so much, that He came, was born, died and rose, for this ...to be with Him, he expects not perfection, just our love.. to all even to me, your loved, cared for & never be as afraid... never hate yourself, for He created you, time heals, time changes, time... oneday together & we all will be with Him..til then, dont hold your head down, He says Lift our Heads" and I will, I hope you do too, when I do seems to be when I see the best is yet to come.. dear me's.. if you heard this song as I did and felt it touch your heart..He did..keep on keeping, until we all oneday meet, God Bless you all"""

Lydia Newman

47w↑3

Not only did this beautiful song bring tears to my eyes and a tug to my heart....but
the "Dear Me" comments as well. May we all heal in the tender care of JESUS' Love ❤

Che che

2y↑6

Dear me,

Remember when you said you can do it?
Yes you can, you can go through this. I know it's a part of your journey and you'll have more as you go on but I believe you are strong and courageous. Those sleepless nights, tears on your pillows shows how strong you are. Right now, believe God is in control. People might judge you, they might think you're useless but sooner or later you'll prove them wrong. You will achieve your goals. So, stay still. Think positive. We can do this. ❤️❤️

Mariem Jarrahi

6y↑1.2K

suetyingnnnn

6y↑1

mary Infinity s

Samaa Hudaib

6y↑1

Thanks

Kayden Anderson

6y↑1

Thank you

Much IDK

6y↑11

mary Infinity you do relize this is a lyric video right?

Mariem Jarrahi

6y↑43

I do realize it's a lyrics video but you can't keep up with the lyrics because of the font etc..
I'm trying to help and thank you for replying

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Pratyusha P

3y↑8

We need more songs like this for the ever divisions we create.

Brevicauda

4y↑411

Dear Amy,
You've been scrolling down for the last couple of years to this comment section, and you've been listening to this song more than you wrote your diary.
Dear Amy, thanks for being strong. Thanks for letting go of what we have to let go of. Thanks for never stop asking questions and seeking answers. Thanks for always being the authentic you.
I know that today we are facing a huge challenge once more, but I'm so proud of you for choosing this way, for being brave in what you believe.
We've been come so far, remember the day you realized that we are no longer insecure, that I found you smiling and walking through the breeze. You've been brave and amazing. Thanks for being Amy, thanks for being my best friend ❤️ I always love you,

23 years old Amy

Lisa Campbell

3y↑20

Dear Amy,

Thanks for writing that.

Miri Malloy

3y↑10

This made me cry

Miri Malloy

3y↑9

Dear Amy, thank you for existing ❤

Mehak Panai

3y↑13

Dear Amy,

I am proud of you for not giving up. :)

Amy Carter

3y↑17

My heart. I felt every word of that. Almost as if you were speaking directly to me. My name is Amy, I am 23 years old. The strength you desibed is the strength I have been finding. Today, I was faced another huge challenge, and am so incredibly proud of choosing love and kindness. I have never felt more directly spoken to by a stranger...I love you Amy. <3

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more pizza

4y↑6

I've always listened to this song because I loved the melody. Today I had a tough day and this song popped up so I was like... why not? When I watched the lyrics and realized what this song really is about it really hits hard (amen<3). Let's all love a little more, because just a little more can change so much more :>

skatrees

4y↑10

This is the only song in my entire life that is capable of making me cry,
This song is amazing and should be shared with everyone, I'm so glad I found this

Jim ash

3y↑8

Dear me,
NEVER GIVE UP
Pain is just a phase which will pass too you are meant to shine!!!
Cling on everything's gonna be okay
God is there, Praise the Lord❤️

William Bulla

6y↑352

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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Amen, Will

jessica zajac

5y↑5

So true.

Rebekah Renner

4y↑2

. . . :)

Jejejejdnejdjcj

I shit my pants

spiritual guidance 7777 k

4y↑2

God is so much bigger than our enemies

Melissa Brown

AMEN my friend.. AMEN! 🙌🏻 Those are the most beautiful words and truest facts! I needed to read them today and everyday. So, thank you so much for posting them 😊

The Squirrel Who Tried To Eat Me

3y↑4

Jenni Perkins

3y↑1

Dear younger me - I’m sry for the pain.
Thank you Nicole for your beautiful music - truly anointed.

Peggy garmon00

3y↑6

Thank you Jesus Christ for loving me 💖💖💖❣️ Amen

Mika Grace Regala

3y↑3

It's 2021 and still this song hits my soul. It makes me cry about what is happening to our world

Lou Lou

3y↑2

Probably the best song I've ever heard! A couple years ago I went through alot of stuff and thus song helped so much❤ absolutely amazing 🙌❤🙏

Toomi ii

6y↑5.3K

Dear me, I missed seeing you happy and alive 💔

Kbean z

6y↑81

Toomi Ja - God loves you. And you're not alone. Feeling the same way. . .but we got this! ;)

Bianca Mihai

6y↑33

You will be Ok. If You want to be happy, You can be!!!! You can control everything

Jaena Sim

6y↑35

God bless you and open your heart to the opportunities for happiness He's already put in your life!!!! 💗

JstJess

6y↑19

Toomi Ja I'm here to talk if you need a stranger to talk to❤ I'm a stranger who loves you

Celeste Hernandez

6y↑23

What are you waiting to be happy and enjoy every moment life and God gives you
I just had a heat attack
And I'm planning to keep living life to the fullest no matter what
Remember we just live once 💕💕

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Mark Jones

45w↑1

This video made me tear up, just as I did years ago when I first heard the song. So good, Nichole. You're one of my favorite singer/songwriters.

Emilia Ciobanu

4y↑8

Oh... I remember last year listening to this song when I was going through a rough patch. I wasn't too close to God, but the song helped me to calm. Two months ago I really knew God, and He changed my life. Since then I have trusted Him and now is so easy for me to get through the difficult times. God is so wonderful, He loves you, come to him with your heart as it is, and he will forgive you and help you. God bless you❤️

therese

3y↑3

I wanna learn to piano and play this! Such a perfect song for myself! Love this 💓

Sue Donim

4y↑17

Dear me, I know it's hard, but God will give me courage to get through it. In the future I'll be so proud.

Musonda Mulenga

4y↑1

True and Amen 😇

Jodie Leane

3y↑2

I have been listening to Nicole for about 10 years and this is one of my absolute favorite songs - so many amazing lyrics... 'But Jesus loves us, this I know...and there are no exceptions' 💕

wwell the mage

4y↑296

Dear me

It's okay to cry yourself to bed because the pain will turn to peace

Brevicauda

4y↑10

Dear you, yes it's OK to cry! By accepting that sadness is one of feelings that human have, enough to prove that you are strong person. Thanks for being strong and try to be strong 😻 a hug for you 😊

wwell the mage

4y↑4

@Brevicauda thanns

there is opposition in all things, my tears will help me learn to love and what doesnt kill me makes me stronger

Braylen Estill

3y↑1

Have tattoos on my wrists saying “stay strong” but it’s really really hard these days.

Julia G

3y↑2

pain >> passion >> purpose ❤️

Andrea Meilun

44w

❤️🌷

olivia cornell

4y↑6

I was just listening to this song while I prayed and it was one of the first times where I really felt something and I almost cried. I absolutely love this song. Thank you.

Sallee Ly

3y↑8

I could hear Jesus' love through this... Thank you so much for this...

B R

3y↑2

Dear me .. You are strong enough to handle everything... Keep going I'm so so so so freakin proud of you 💛

Yolen Go

4y↑10

Dear me. I missed youa lot. Those times where I can always laugh my hearts out even over small things. Where are you now? Help me find my me back oh Lord. There is no one but you who could help me. Im depending on you right now Lord. 🙏🙏🙏

wwell the mage

He's praying for you, luke:22 31-32

Debbie C

43w↑3

I needed this. He never knew his breakup taught me that I deserved more love than he ever gave me. I can so relate with this. When one chapter ends...there will always be many other new chapters (opportunities) to come (begin). Thank you Jrice! God Bless and best wishes to all 🙏❤️🙏

Mackenzie Esslin

6y↑2.2K

Dear me, I am sorry for all the pain I have caused you these last two years I pray that this year that’s coming we live in peace

New Beginings

6y↑15

Amen

roannejoyce m.fernandez

6y↑15

be strong like i used to

Anna Lenola

6y↑9

God loves you!

Azer Ozerkan

6y↑11

God loves you more than you can imagine...with all compassion

J Mia

5y↑5

AMEN!

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Yukihko Rin

2y↑3

It's been 4 years since i discovered this song. I used to listen to it without understanding it but now i can relate to all the words. I started crying as if this song was written to my old self

@ 👉 melwin_15

3y↑2

Awesome composition and lyrics ❤️❤️❤️

Yrneh Danielle Andrade

3y↑6

3 years ago, I stumbled upon this song and cried. Today, I cried again. This song is so powerful. 🍂

Sydni Gauwitz

3y↑5

Somehow this song got past me for years. This song is exactly the message we all need to hear! I ❤ it!

Nichole Nordeman

47w

Thank you so much, where are you texting from?

Lady Jules

3y↑2

This song has a very special place in my heart, I relate to it so much and I haven't gotten tired of it at all from how many time's I've listened to it, I feel like God has been drawing me to this song and I am so thankful he has become this is worth every lyric sang by you

Courtney Schrock

6y↑157

I think my favorite aspect of the song is that she is patient with herself. She's not beating herself up for her mistakes. We should be patient with ourselves and others.

Heather, of Crunchy Leaves

2y↑3

The exact song I needed for dealing with the struggles of this time and also my regrets

Sohini

3y↑3

I'm speechless. I've just found the right song for me at the right moment. Thank you. Thanks a ton. ❤🌸

yasmine townsend

3y↑9

Dear me, we're gonna get thru this, just hold on, we can be happy again

Jessel Fernandes

4y↑2

Thank you for this piece.... Heard it at the right time... God bless you... N yea, Jesus loves you n me too❤

Lady Lovely77

3y↑1

This so absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏 love is a superpower 🙌

Tamara Smith

5y↑333

Dear me
You are stronger than you ever gave yourself credit for as well as your worth.

Brevicauda

4y↑1

Yes, you are...

Miller Cruz

3y↑5

Querido eu,
Esta é uma carta para a garota que eu costumava ser... Eu so quero dizer que espero que você alcance tudo aquilo que Deus disse que você poderia alcançar.
Viva para Ele. Sabemos que não vai ser fácil, mas não desista! Enquanto o seu coração estiver batendo, não desista! 🏃

Chaeyoung Son

2y↑3

I've been coming back to this song since 2018 and everytime i comeback i check whats myself if i improve or if i am okay. This song have a great place in my heart. Looking forward to the year that i will see myself smiling and proud to all my achievements and trials I have overcome without doubts and hesitations in heart.

Zyiemlizh zyimlieh

3y↑1

Amazing song Nichole.... it's infact reaching into our hearts 💕 ♥ God bless your always 🙏

Lydia Ryle

4y↑9

“Love love love love like it’s your own blood”
A daily reminder.
❤️🩸❤️

Kelly Brown

4y↑6

This is so sweet, and hope you enjoy the song.

ltsnamu

5y↑87

I stumbled accros this last year when I was at my lowest point. A year later, still find myself immersed in the words, in the melody, in the mood of this song. Whoever reading this, you are strong and you are amazing. You will be alright, everything will be fine<3

Etienne Grizz

Please be fine too, be happy for yourself and for the others, you're amazing too

Brevicauda

It's been a year Namiko 🐣 I hope you've been well all this time ☃️

Ashley Bowers

That's right... Thank you for this reminder.
IAM fine. I am okay... and I'm going to be okay. Everything's going to be okay. His plans for me/are Good!

I never get tired of this song!

(Replying to a comment)

Beauty Okeke

4y↑4

Dear me.
I wish you to be genuinely happy ❤️.
I wish you find peace at all times.
I wish you every good thing life has got to offer🙏
Dear me.
I love you now and always ❤️❤️

Ann Sovilea

3y↑2

Truly blessed by this song 🙏❤❤

Tamii Pitelková

46w↑1

Dear me, it is almost 7,5 years since I've survived. Never give it up, you are amazing ❤️

Kate Ossmann

Thank you for singing a recording this song. This has brought so much light to self. I needed this strength

Manuela Bešenić

3y↑3

Thought I could just listen to this song but I can't, it makes me feel too much❤️

Vii_Bee

6y↑23

God brought me to this song. I needed it in my life. ❤ Thank you for this beautiful song.

Queenrea Q

48w

Dear me, let's be happy and accept everything. Thankyou for bearing all the silent battles and for bearing all the unsaid feelings. now Let's make all our dreams come true💚✨

Lisa Drottar

Now this is wisdom. Such a beautiful song 🌈🎶🎶💗

ni ni

2y↑10

Dear me
I know life is very hard and you are tired of crying silently every night.
I know there is no one who truly love you and you are on the verge of giving up......

But I know good things are coming to you and you will be happy soon, so please don't give up

Melissa Ealy

48w

Love this song!! Sounds like an unfinished letter! There should be a part two of this song.

Dona Herald

Thankyou for this song
This means a lot to me
This made me realise
I am the best version of me
When I am with Jesus
He loves us all
With him we all are stronger than we think we are 🤗🤗🤗

Deeya Love

5y↑16

Dear me, I am sorry for being so hard on you and forgetting to let you pat yourself on the back for the amazing things you do! You are very strong and I want you to laugh more and be happy because Jesus got you through it all!❤

Abby J

2y↑3

It's amazing to be a glow stick but sometimes you have to break more and more to glow brighter and brighter.
Keep glowing,
HE loves us all <3

music_lyrics

2y↑3

Aaminah Chaudhary

4y↑2

I have listened to this song at least 3 times a day, I don’t understand how she doesn’t have more subscribers. When I first heard this I genuinely thought she was a famous singer who I hadn’t heard of. She is amazing!

DeEmma Bailey

3y↑1

She is famous in christian circles. BeLoved in Jesus DeEmma

Abigail Khongwir

3y↑4

The best song that will get stuck in my head 🎶😇

Kelly Nguyen

2y↑2

This song reminds that Jesus is there amidst all the chaos in the world right now and we should live out according to His words. Powerful and emotional ! I cried listening to this.

Kyrie R

6y↑1K

This song really hit me hard. I was listening to some of her other songs then I heard this one and I cried. I've been dealing with my faith a little bit, and I've been focusing on my acting career more than focusing on him. Apart of me felt like I was writing that letter, and the other part of me felt like i was reading the letter.

Silvia

6y↑3

Kyrie R x2

IDIC

6y↑8

Because you're right. I AM that I AM the ME in YOU the YOU in US the US in WE the WE in THEM the THEM in THEY the THEY in ALL but to THEM I AM a stranger and ALL has been lost which is why it's ALL about us WE are THEY that can bring THEM home.

I LOVE YOU ask questions

Seek language word by word like the Black and Clever Bird

Ananda Santos

6y↑6

We're all the same I am also lost I wanna die. But I should continue my journey

Kyrie R

6y↑13

Ananda Santos you may not know but, God has such an incredible plan for you when you get out of this. You might feel like you lost yourself but, you are way closer than you think

Roxana gomez

6y↑4

Kyrie R Woow

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Steffy multifandom

4y↑5

Dear me, it's almost the end of 2020 and you are still alive. Im proud of you. Keep Fighting 🙏

J Wright

3y↑3

This song is so beautiful. It had me sobbing.

itsLiLRed

4y↑3

I love this song so much... Accepting jesus is really intense

Kaylean-crystal1357

3y↑3

Dear me, the past is in the past don’t always depend on everyone to love you, love yourself, be who you are beautiful. Take new paths, try an try even when you fall, you will get there one day just wait and be proud for who you are an what you are!💙✨LOVE YOURSELF EVEN WHEN NO ONE WILL✨💚if you see this your worth it, ur more that you or people think❤️

amyyy elizabethh

3y↑1

This spoke to me ❤️✝️. Amen.

Veni Vidi Amavi

6y↑294

wow, what a Missionary's heart she has, I love the message of this song!!

Roshini Kurian

5y↑5

I wish there was an option to love your comment!❤️💫

Ayushi Jain

2y↑1

Dear me, thank you for keep going even at your worst. Thank you for not giving up on yourself. Everything will be okay one day.💫

Megan Slone

3y↑3

Oh, this is the singer who sings “Slow Down!?!”Her song “Slow Down” goes back to that time with my mom at a mother-daughter event. So powerful and touching. Wow, this song is powerful. I didn’t think it was gonna be Christian either.🥰 Jesus is indeed King!

Rebecca Lee

2y↑2

On my darkest days, I always smile when I remember that, Jesus loves me more than anyone else ever could. He loves me, even when I don’t love myself. I’m forever grateful for that because that gives me hope and faith when I really need it.

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