If You made me like the grass that is green
Growing tall; covering the hills above me
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
To hear me sing my offering
Open up the heavens, open up the skies
All of Your creation wants to testify
I have a song so let the earth sing along
'Cause I just want to praise You
If You made me to be a cloud in the sky
Found the perfect place way up high where I could hover
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
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
Give the rocks and the stones voices of their own
If we forget to sing praises to our King
So open up the heavens, open up the skies
All of Your creation wants to testify
Hallelujah
We just want to praise you
We just want to praise you
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I have a song so let the earth sing along
'Cause I just want to praise You
"My Offering" by Nichole Nordeman is a beautiful and heartfelt song that speaks to the desire to worship and praise God with our whole being. The lyrics paint a picture of creation longing to worship its Creator, and it encourages us to join in that song of praise.
The song begins with the line, "If You made me like the grass that is green, growing tall; covering the hills above me." This imagery immediately brings to mind Psalm 23, where the psalmist writes, "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters." The grass symbolizes life and growth, and in this context, it represents our potential to offer ourselves as a place of rest and nourishment for others, just as the grass provides for the sheep.
Nordeman continues, "Maybe I would pray for sunshine and a little rain, to fall now and then to make me lovely." This line reminds me of Jesus' words in Matthew 5:45, where he says, "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." Just as the grass needs both sunshine and rain to thrive, we too need both joy and sorrow, blessings and challenges, in order to grow and become more like Christ.
The song then explores the idea of being a cloud in the sky, a mountain, or any other part of creation. Each of these elements of nature longs to fulfill its purpose and bring glory to its Creator. This echoes Romans 8:19, which says, "For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed." Creation itself is waiting for us to join in the song of praise and worship.
The chorus of the song declares, "Open up the heavens, open up the skies, all of Your creation wants to testify." This line is reminiscent of Psalm 19:1, which says, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Creation itself bears witness to the greatness and majesty of God, and we are invited to join in that testimony.
As the song continues, it emphasizes the importance of offering our praise to God, regardless of our circumstances. It reminds us that even the rocks and stones would sing out if we forget to praise Him. This concept is echoed in Luke 19:40, where Jesus says, "I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."
In conclusion, "My Offering" by Nichole Nordeman is a powerful song that invites us to join creation in offering our praise and worship to God. It reminds us that we were created with a purpose, and that purpose is to bring glory to our Creator. The song draws on imagery from nature and Scripture to convey the message that all of creation longs to testify to the greatness of God. It's a call to worship and a reminder that our offering of praise is a precious gift to God. So let us open up the heavens, open up the skies, and join in the song of praise that echoes throughout creation.
