Returning to Our First Love

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Returning to Our First Love

Theme Scripture

“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works…”
— Revelation 2:4–5 (NKJV)

Exposition

Revival is a call to return. In His message to the church at Ephesus, Jesus commended their hard work, perseverance, and discernment—but He identified a critical flaw: they had forsaken their first love. They were still busy in service, but their passion for Him had faded.

This is the danger every believer faces: becoming so consumed with religious activity, responsibilities, or even ministry that we lose intimacy with Christ. Revival restores that intimacy. It rekindles the fire of devotion, worship, and love for Jesus that once burned brightly when we first believed.

Our first love is marked by joy, simplicity, and delight in God’s presence. We long to pray, we hunger for the Word, we eagerly share the gospel. But over time, distractions, routine, and spiritual battles can dim that flame.

Jesus’ solution is threefold: Remember, Repent, and Return. Remember the height from which you have fallen. Repent of coldness and misplaced priorities. Return to the first works of love, devotion, and obedience. Revival happens when we fall in love with Jesus all over again.

Further Scripture Reading

  1. Jeremiah 2:2 – “I remember the devotion of your youth…”
  2. Matthew 22:37 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart.
  3. Hosea 14:1–2 – Return to the Lord with words of repentance.
  4. John 21:15–17 – Jesus restores Peter’s love and calling.
  5. Song of Solomon 8:6–7 – Love as strong as death, unquenchable by many waters.

10 Revival Prayers

  1. Lord, rekindle my love for You above all else.
  2. Father, forgive me for losing my first love.
  3. Lord, restore my passion for prayer and worship.
  4. Revive my hunger for Your Word.
  5. Father, draw me closer to Your heart.
  6. Lord, remove every distraction that competes with my love for You.
  7. Restore the simplicity and joy of my devotion to You.
  8. Let my heart burn for You as it did when I first believed.
  9. Lord, make me a lover of Your presence.
  10. Father, let my love for You overflow into love for others.

Prophetic Declarations

  • My love for Jesus will never grow cold.
  • The fire of first love is rekindled in my heart.
  • I love God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.
  • My passion for the Word and prayer is restored.
  • Distractions cannot steal my devotion to Christ.
  • My worship flows from genuine love for God.
  • My first works of faith, service, and obedience are revived.
  • I walk daily in intimacy with the Holy Spirit.
  • I am rooted and grounded in love.
  • The joy of my salvation is renewed, and my lamp burns bright.

Action Steps for Today

  1. Remember: Take time to recall your early days of faith. Write down what your devotion looked like and how God used you then.
  2. Repent: Confess any spiritual coldness, busyness, or distractions that have dimmed your love for Christ.
  3. Return: Do one of your “first works” today—whether it’s spending an hour in prayer, sharing the gospel, or worshiping without distraction.
  4. Love Expression: Write a personal love letter or prayer to Jesus today, expressing your devotion.
  5. Daily Confession: Declare aloud Matthew 22:37 three times today as your personal commitment.


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