First

Theology & Meaning

First is a response to the Revelation 2 call to return to one's first love — the longing to have Christ as the primary devotion and pursuit, rather than allowing other goods to crowd Him out. The song draws on the Shema's call to love God first and most fully, and on the Sermon on the Mount's 'seek first the kingdom.' The theology is about the ordering of loves and the recognition that when Christ comes first, everything else finds its proper place.

Worship Leadership Tips

Lauren Daigle's warmth and sincerity in performance make this song feel genuinely personal rather than formulaic. Works in services focused on discipleship, renewal, or recommitment. The reflective quality suits a slower, more intimate part of the worship set.

Arrangement Tips

Piano-led with warm production. Daigle's style combines pop accessibility with genuine emotional depth. Keep the arrangement from becoming too busy — the song's introspective quality benefits from space. Allow the bridge to build gently before a final chorus of recommitment.

Scripture References

• Revelation 2:4
• Matthew 6:33
• Mark 12:30