From the recording Love And Faith
"You're My First Ministry" is a powerful worship declaration elevating spouse as sacred calling over public platform—prioritizing late-night prayer coverage, steady love through storms, and home as true altar before any stage. This urban gospel anthem convicts leaders to honor family first, blending vulnerability with choir-driven triumph for marriages that model Christ's sacrificial heart.
Lyrics
I was up late praying.
Praying through the night.
Talking to God ‘bout you.
Making sure you’re alright.
He may send me to crowds.
But I won’t leave home behind.
You’re my first ministry.
First place my love must shine.
(ad-libs under last 2 lines: “Yes you are… / My first…”)
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[Pre-Hook — build]
Close enough to feel you.
Close enough to hear.
Close enough to God.
So, help can reach you here.
I carry you in my heart.
It’s a love I’ve never known.
When I stand before the King,
Let my love for you be shown.
(choir soft echoes: “Close enough” / “Reach you” / “Be shown”)
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[Chorus — big, singable]
You’re my first ministry.
I’ll lay my life down for you.
You’re my first ministry.
Each day feels brand new.
You’re my first ministry.
Day and night I pray.
You’re my first ministry.
I honor you always.
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[Verse 2]
I’ve seen storms try to shake you.
Heavy days steal your smile.
I cover you in prayer.
And walk with you each mile.
If my calling costs me you,
Lord, pull me back in line.
Let my love stay steady.
Don’t let my care decline.
(ad-libs: “Pull me back… / Keep me true… / Help me, Lord…”)
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[Pre-Hook —
Close enough to feel you.
Close enough to hear.
Close enough to God.
So, help can reach you here.
I carry you in my heart.
It’s a love I’ve never known.
When I stand before the King,
Let my love for you be shown.
(choir echoes stronger: “Feel you” / “Reach you” / “Be shown”)
[Bridge —
Before the church, it’s home.
(choir: “It’s home!”)
Before the stage, it’s love.
(choir: “It’s love!”)
If I can preach and lose you,
Lord, I’ve missed Your heart.
So teach me how to serve you,
From where my blessings start.
(ad-libs: “Teach me, Lord… / Keep me near… / That’s my vow…”)
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[Vamp / Tag — repeat + ad-libs]
My first ministry. (choir: “My first!”)
My first ministry. (choir: “My first!”)
I cover you in prayer. (choir: “Cover!”)
I’ll always be right there. (choir: “Right there!”)
Final Tag (repeat 2–4x):
You’re my first ministry.
I honor you always.
(big ad-lib run: “Always… always… I honor you… I pray… I stay…”)