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Kingdom First
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Aug 19, 2026 updated
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Brandon Lake's "Kingdom First" is a worship song about prioritizing God's kingdom and surrendering to His will. The lyrics describe a transformation from shame and slavery to new life through mercy, and express a longing to see heaven on earth. The song emphasizes seeking God's kingdom above all, with a passionate commitment to follow Jesus even into difficulty. It includes a prayer for holy fire to fuel devotion and a declaration of giving one's life to God. The overall message is one of faith, surrender, and wholehearted pursuit of God's purposes.
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Once a slave
Drowned by chains created in my shame
Searching in the dark when mercy came
Restored new life inside my hopeless veins
I am forever changed
God let me seek your kingdom first
Longing to see heaven here on earth
I will not stop singing, Lord your will be done
God I will seek, I will seek your kingdom first
Unafraid
Nothing lies before me you can't see
The power of heaven lives within me
Giving strength to follow into flame
Jesus have your way
God let me seek your kingdom first
Longing to see heaven here on earth
I will not stop singing, Lord your will be done
God I will seek, I will seek your kingdom first
Holy fire feed the flame
Burn with passion for your name
For all you've done and yet to do
I give my life to you
Holy fire feed the flame
Burn with passion for your name
For all you've done and yet to do
I give my life to you
God let me seek your kingdom first
Longing to see heaven here on earth
I will not stop singing, Lord your will be done
God I seek, I will seek your kingdom first
God I seek, I will seek your kingdom first