Lyrics
Spoken:
You know it's been a while since I've stopped
To take a long hard look at my life
When I finally did I began to notice
That too many pieces of the puzzle just didn't fit
There was a melody playing in my life
But the words were all wrong
Somewhere along the road
I took my eyes off the map
And started depending on others who've
Traveled this road
Casually assuming somebody else could tell me
What I needed to know
Lord, it's hard to travel when you've got the
Wrong directions
And it's a never-ending journey
When you're seeking the approval of your life
Through other men's eyes
But Lord, you put all the pieces together
And the road is so much smoother
Simply because
Chorus:
You put the stamp of approval
In (my) my heart
My heart, my heart
Repeat Chorus
Where am I going
How will I get there
Doing things my way
Has got me nowhere
Sometime I'm lonely
But I'm never alone
When will I learn
I can't do it on my own
I'm searching for love and approval
Everyone in every way
But I fret and I worry
What the people say
Oh does it really matter
What the people say
And I can't control what they're thinkin' anyway, no
But right here and right now
I choose to believe that God loves me
Some way, somehow
He will set me free
Then I'll be living, living a new life
Happy and peaceful, and free from strife
But you my sister and my brother
Are you looking for someone to love you
The world won't, but God will
And His love is so true
Oh don't you believe it
When they say that you're nothing
God made the whole world
To give you everything
Repeat Chorus
I'm taking my life, taking hold
But to Him I'm releasing control
My every need and my every desire
To the Lord I have secretly told
My destiny here is secure
There's a spark in my heart
I know that the grace and the joy
Comes from the Lord
Repeat Chorus
You put the stamp of approval
In my heart
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Stamp of Approval” contrasts the strain of seeking human acceptance with the security found in God’s love. The opening reflection describes a life guided by other people’s opinions, where the pieces no longer fit and the road becomes confusing. Its central image shifts approval from an external verdict to an inward assurance: God places His acceptance in the heart and brings freedom from fear, worry, and dependence on public judgment.
The later verses deepen that contrast through surrender. The singer releases control, needs, and desires to the Lord, trusting that grace and joy come from Him. The language also extends encouragement to a sister or brother who feels dismissed by the world, while keeping divine love as the answer. Galatians 1:10 closely supports the rejection of people-pleasing, and Romans 8:15-16 reflects the song’s sense of secure belonging. Together, these themes present spiritual peace as the result of receiving identity from God rather than allowing changing opinions to define personal worth.
Related Scripture
- Galatians 1:10 Paul contrasts serving Christ with seeking human approval.
- Romans 8:15-16 The Spirit gives believers assurance that they belong to God.