First

Hey darlings, so it's once again been a minute since I've posted last, but I'd like to share this post with a song analysis to share how God has been working in my life. I also think this will greatly explain a lot of the choices I'll be having to make in the upcoming month. So this is a loveley song called First.  


First by: Lauren Daigle
Before I bring my need
I will bring my heart
Before I lift my cares
I will lift my arms
I wanna know You
I wanna find You
In every season
In every moment
Before I bring my need
I will bring my heart
And seek You

First
I wanna seek You
I wanna seek You
First
I wanna keep You
I wanna keep You
First
More than anything I want, I want You
First

Before I speak a word
Let me hear Your voice
And in the midst of pain
Let me feel Your joy
Ooh, I wanna know You
I wanna find You
In every season
In every moment
Before I speak a word
I will bring my heart
And seek You
First
I wanna seek You
I wanna seek You
First
I wanna keep You
I wanna keep You
First
More than anything I want, I want You
First

You are my treasure and my reward
Let nothing ever come before
You are my treasure and my reward
Let nothing ever come before
I seek You

First

First
I wanna seek You
I wanna seek You
First
I wanna keep You
I wanna keep You
First
More than anything I want, I want You
First

So the overall theme, I feel, is quite obvious. It's about putting God first. And not just asking Him for things, but praising Him and thanking Him before you speak your requests. This has been so important for me to realize this past month how much I need God to be first. Above materials, boys, above freinds, school, work, and other things I call priorities. God needs to be first.

So let's take a look at the chorus first. (You see what I did there? Eh?? Ehhhh???? yeah okay.) 

First
I wanna seek You
I wanna seek You
First
I wanna keep You
I wanna keep You
First
More than anything I want, I want You
First

It's very plain and simply put that God should come first. Above this world and its possesions. Above our wants and so called "needs" we strive towards. But not only that, but before our requests, we must praise him. It is so important to never forget to praise and thank God for all He has done, even in the midst of struggling. 

Next we'll look at the two verses...

V1: Before I bring my need
I will bring my heart
Before I lift my cares
I will lift my arms
I wanna know You
I wanna find You
In every season
In every moment
Before I bring my need
I will bring my heart
And seek You...
 V2:Before I speak a word
Let me hear Your voice
And in the midst of pain
Let me feel Your joy
Ooh, I wanna know You
I wanna find You
In every season
In every moment
Before I speak a word
I will bring my heart
And seek You...

In every season and in every moment, let us seek God above all else. In the midst of pain and suffering as well as joy and gladness, let us praise Him. God should always be number one. So before we speak a word, set your heart of praise to the Lord and thank Him for putting breaths in your lungs and beats in your heart. He has you here for something special, and as it's been said, God's got a plan and these are good plans that seek to prosper us and God promises that in His plan He will be there every step of the way no matter the situation.

And finally the bridge...

You are my treasure and my reward
Let nothing ever come before
You are my treasure and my reward
Let nothing ever come before
I seek You...

How many times can I say this is one post, it's pretty clear that God comes first. He always should. He is the best thing we could ever ask for and we must let nothing come before Him in this life. These worldly things will pass, but God? He's forever and true and faithful to the promises He makes to His children. Always.

So that's what's been on my heart and mind lately. I've just been trying to find more ways that I can seek to put God first and praise Him first before I reach out to something else. One of my favorite ways to put God first that I have recently started doing, is by giving Him my first moments of the day, whether it be singing to Him or reading His word or just a thank you and good morning prayer, I strive to keep God at the first and last moments of my day.

So moral of the story? I think you should know as well as I. God first. It's not the easiest thing in the world to do when there's so many distractions in life, but sit a minute, pray, listen and let God speak to you. And then give him your requests, for He is good and faithful and will reach out to those who reach out to Him. Putting Him first is the least we can do. After all, Jesus didn't die on the cross for money and cars and nice clothes, He died for you and for me. He chose us first.

Thanks for reading darlings. I'll try to update more :) But then again, I write as it comes to me to write. I hope you enjoyed this! Please write your comments and let me know whatcha think! I love feedback. 

~Abby Lynn