A Gift From My Heart

"A Gift From My Heart" is a staple Offertory hymn by Jude Nnam that gets straight to the core of why we bring gifts to the altar. During the preparation of the gifts, as the congregation dances forward with their offerings, this piece asks a simple but profound question: "What shall I offer to the Lord to make Him happy?"

The verses playfully list the grand material things we might think to give—the best clothes, a ram or a cow, even a car or a house—only to remind us that God might not take them. The melody carries a light, conversational rhythm as the choir sings through these everyday examples, making the message instantly relatable to everyone in the pews.

After the verses, the song shifts into a warm, harmonised resolution, revealing what the Lord truly desires: a loving, patient, humble, and caring heart. It is a gentle reminder for the choir and the congregation alike that our physical offerings are only meaningful when they come from a place of genuine love and humility.