'The God Who Sees': Nicole C. Mullen's Amazing 'Today' Show Farewell to Kathie Lee Gifford

Award-winning worship artist Nicole C. Mullen sang a powerful God-song on national TV for Kathie Lee Gifford in honor of her departure from NBC's "TODAY" show Friday. 

"TODAY" co-host Hoda Kotb surprised Gifford Wednesday by bringing Mullen on the show to sing "The God Who Sees," a song Mullen and Gifford wrote together. 

"I was blessed to sing some of our song 'The God Who Sees' to those who need to hear it," Mullen wrote on her Instagram.

"I am so honored and thrilled to see all God has in store for this New season in all of our lives!!!"

 

 

 

 

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Ok y’all, do a couple of weeks ago when I was here in NY at the @todayshow @klgandhoda , I had no clue that I’d be back as a surprise guest for @kathielgifford !!! Thanks @hodakotb #christinegardner Her response was...priceless (check out today’s show) I was blessed to sing some of our song “The God who sees” to those who need to hear it...! NOW AVAILABLE ... as well as the behind the scenes film on the short film! I am so honored and thrilled to see all God has in store for this New season in all of our lives!!! Check bio for link Much love to you all You are seen... Grace and peace #god #who #sees #thegodwhosees #kathieleegifford @hodakotb @kathielgifford #newyork #holyland #israel @karenane @bluartistry (Thank you) @teetywho (Missed you Beautiful) #ringoffire #desert #oasis #photosbyNikkiCampbell

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The song is based on one of God's biblical names - El Ro-ee -  which means "The God Who Sees Me." It is a name given to God by Hagar (Genesis 16:13CloseGenesis 16:13 Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the LORD, who had spoken to her. She said, "You are the God who sees me."* She also said, "Have I truly seen the One who sees me?" OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) ) after He saved her and her son Ishmael from death.  

The song goes beyond Hagar and tells the stories of Ruth, David, and Mary too. 

"Can you identify with Hagar the single mother, Ruth the widow, David from shepherd boy to King...but still struggling? Or how about Mary of Magdela whose mental illness was caused by demonic forces? Ever been afraid, uncertain, worried, on the run?" Mullen wrote in an Instagram post.

 

 

 

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@kathielgifford Your debut as a Director was brilliant !!! @aarongreene your support was priceless! I can’t wait for the world to see what was captured in the Holyland this week! The visuals are a perfect completion to the song! You went up and beyond what was expected or considered the norm; and I believe that you, along with this extraordinary Team, will create a masterpiece!!! Thank you for Believing in me, even when I was uncertain..You dared me to take a step out of the boat called Comfortable and invited me into a new space of faith. Here we share with all who will look and listen...about The God Who Sees! Kathie, Though you were the greatest among us, you served us, shared your food, stories, wisdom and even your boots! You climbed steep hills/mountains, loss sleep, weathered the cold, rain, wind and heat... teaching and challenging us in new ways... Not only did you put your money where your mouth was, you placed your heart there as well!!! May all that you’ve invested and poured out, be multiplied back to you a hundredfold...FOR HIS GLORY, HIS KINGDOM and SUCH A TIME AS THIS!!! Forever in your debt of love, grace and peace #Shalom @aarongreene @jcarrington3 @vineskyle #justin hair by @teetywho makeup by @bluartistry pics by @karenane @j.m.berrios @molliegreene @tabchappelle @shaungoodman ... and so many others! #god #who #sees #holyland #israel #film #filming #shortfilm #glamsquad #april #2 #april #5 #widows #orphans #single #married #today #todayshow

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"Then YOU are in good company!!! All of these people had a Life changing encounter with 'The God Who See'...so have I...so can you!"

Gifford directed a short film to accompany the new song, which she shot in Israel. Mullen is the star of the film. 

Gifford says in a behind-the-scenes video about the project that, "God was giving us something special."

She believes God told her to go to Israel and shoot the film to go along with the song. 

"It needed the Holy Land. It needed to set this woman representing all the people in the desert experiences that they're having. Then I started seeing what she should be wearing, how she should have her hair, how the wind should take a scarf that she's carrying. I knew from going to Israel as often as I have where I wanted her on a ledge singing," she explained. 

Gifford hopes the film will not only encourage people spiritually but make them want to visit Israel too. 

"Come to the Holy Land. Visit it. Go to the places where these things actually happened," she says. 

Both Gifford and Mullen hope the song and film bring the audience in contact with "the power of His presence" that will "bring them to their knees."

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