First Love
by Kari Jobe
Theology & Meaning
A worship song calling believers back to their first love for Jesus, inviting repentance, renewal, and restored affection. The song forms renewal of devotion and aligns with Scripture's call to return to first love. It frames repentance as relational restoration and invites believers to reorder love around Jesus.
Worship Leadership Tips
Use it during response moments or prayer nights. Keep it gentle and clear. A short invitation to return to Jesus before singing can help the room engage with the theme honestly.
Arrangement Tips
Start with a minimal bed (piano or acoustic with light pad) so the lyric carries the moment. Build gradually by adding texture, not volume, and keep space between phrases for the room to breathe. If you extend, repeat a simple chorus/tag and keep the dynamics steady so the congregation stays with you. A stripped first pass works well if you plan to move into communion or a reflective response moment.
Scripture References
- Revelation 2:4-5
- Psalm 51:12
- Matthew 22:37