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"
My Offering
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics
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Growing tall and covering the hills above me
And maybe I would pray for sunshine and a little rain
To fall now and then to make me lovely
I could be a place where sheep could graze
Or barefoot feet could play
And I would grow and grow and hope You'd bend down low
Open up the Heavens, open up the skies
'Cause all of Your creation wants to testify
And I have a song so let the earth sing along
'Cause I just want to praise You
And if You made me to be a cloud in the sky
Found the perfect place way up high where I could hover
And maybe I would pray for skies that were blue
Or a sunset or two to show Your colors
Or maybe I might be
A mountain strong and steep
But I would try and stand as tall as I can
And I would sing my offering
Open up the Heavens, open up the skies
And all of Your creation wants to testify
I have a song so let the earth sing along
'Cause I just want to praise You
And the sun every morning can not wait to shine
And the stars every evening are all standing by to light the sky
And give the rocks and the stones voices of their own
If we forget to sing praises to our King
And open up the Heavens, open up the skies
All of Your creation wants to testify
And we just want to praise You
We just want to praise You
We just want to praise You
A mountain strong and steep
And the grass will grow gray
The song "My Offering" speaks of the desire to be used by God, to live a life that brings praise and glory to Him. The opening lines "If You made me like the grass that is green, growing tall and covering the hills above me, and maybe I would pray for sunshine and a little rain, to fall now and then to make me lovely," express the desire to be useful to God, to be like the grass that is green, that covers the hills, and provides a place for the sheep to graze and the barefoot feet to play. The songwriter desires to grow and grow, hoping that God would notice and hear her sing her offering.
In the second verse, the songwriter expresses the desire to be a cloud in the sky, to be found in the perfect place where she can hover. She desires to pray for skies that are blue or a sunset or two to show God's colors. The songwriter also expresses the desire to be a mountain strong and steep, standing tall and singing her offering. These verses show a deep desire to be used by God, to be a part of His creation, and to bring him glory through her life.
The choruses of the song speak of the desire to open up the heavens and skies, to let all of creation testify to the goodness of God through the songwriter's life. The bridge emphasizes the importance of praise, that the sun every morning cannot wait to shine, and the stars every evening stand ready to light the sky and give the rocks and stones their own voices. If we forget to sing praises to our King, we miss an opportunity to be a part of the beautiful creation that God has made.
Line by Line Meaning
If You made me like the grass that is green
If I were a symbol of life and growth
Growing tall and covering the hills above me
Thriving and nourishing the earth from which I came
And maybe I would pray for sunshine and a little rain
Asking for the essential elements of nature to help me flourish
To fall now and then to make me lovely
So that I can become a beautiful and vibrant part of the landscape
I could be a place where sheep could graze
A provider of sustenance and shelter for others
Or barefoot feet could play
A source of joy and freedom for those who encounter me
And I would grow and grow and hope You'd bend down low
Continuing to reach for the sky, with the desire to be noticed and appreciated
To hear me sing my offering
Yearning to express my gratitude and devotion through my existence
Open up the Heavens, open up the skies
Inviting the universe to witness and join in a divine celebration
'Cause all of Your creation wants to testify
Recognizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living things
And I have a song so let the earth sing along
Acknowledging the innate voice within me that longs to praise my creator
'Cause I just want to praise You
Expressing a simple but powerful desire to honor and adore the divine
And if You made me to be a cloud in the sky
Imagining a different form and function, but still serving a purpose
Found the perfect place way up high where I could hover
Discovering my ideal surroundings and role in the world
And maybe I would pray for skies that were blue
Requesting a backdrop that complements and accentuates my presence
Or a sunset or two to show Your colors
Providing an opportunity to display the divine beauty through my appearance
Or maybe I might be
Considering other possibilities and potentials for my existence
A mountain strong and steep
A symbol of stability and endurance, standing firm and resolute
But I would try and stand as tall as I can
Committing to being my best self, even in the face of challenges and obstacles
And I would sing my offering
Expressing my devotion and awe through my very being
The sun every morning can not wait to shine
Noting the enthusiasm and eagerness of other parts of creation
And the stars every evening are all standing by to light the sky
Recognizing the readiness and willingness of others to showcase their beauty and purpose
And give the rocks and the stones voices of their own
Acknowledging the unique role and value of even the seemingly insignificant parts of creation
If we forget to sing praises to our King
Calling attention to the importance of recognizing and celebrating the divine
And we just want to praise You
Affirming our deep desire and need to express our adoration and gratitude
We just want to praise You
Repeating the heart-felt statement once more, for emphasis and sincerity
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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