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I’m Not Living For Their Applause
© 2025 R3Zondo

they don’t feel the weight i’m waking with
they don’t dream the dreams i’m aching with
i’m the one who has to walk this road
if i stall, the years will steal my time
if i fold, i’ll lose what could be mine
why let their fear define the life i own

i’m not living for their applause, i’m living for my own
every step i’ve had to take has pulled me closer home
and the voices in the distance fade like wind against a stone
i’m not living for their applause, i’m living for my own

they throw stones from quiet places
never risked their dreams or chased them
still they talk like they’ve been walking through the night
but i build slow while they keep sleeping
every loss is worth the keeping
i’m reaching farther than their narrow lines of sight

i’m not living for their applause, i’m living for my own
every step i’ve had to take has pulled me closer home
and the voices in the distance fade like wind against a stone
i’m not living for their applause, i’m living for my own

i’m living for my own

(Summary)

This song is my reminder to trust my own path instead of chasing approval from people who never risk anything themselves. I wrote it to reclaim the energy I lose worrying about their judgment. Only I live with the dreams I don’t pursue. Only I carry the consequences of holding back. These lyrics are me choosing independence, choosing courage, and choosing to listen to my own voice, even when it feels lonely. This one is about freedom, not validation.

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I’m Not Living For Their Applause

Heavenly Father,

On this day we come before You with grateful hearts, thankful for the gift of another morning, for breath in our lungs, and for Your unending mercy that is new every day.

Lord Jesus, You are the light that shines in the darkness of this world. As we move through this day, help us to walk in Your truth, to reflect Your love in our words and actions, and to extend grace to those around us. Give us wisdom in our decisions, patience in difficulties, and courage to stand for what is right.

Holy Spirit, guide our steps and quiet our anxious thoughts. Fill us with Your peace that surpasses understanding, and remind us of Your presence in every moment—whether in joy or in trial.

We lift up those who are hurting today: the lonely, the sick, the grieving, and those facing uncertainty. Surround them with Your comfort and use us as instruments of Your kindness.

Forgive us where we have fallen short, and renew our hearts to love You more deeply and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

We trust You with this day and all that it holds, knowing that You are good, faithful, and always with us.

In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen.

December 20, 2025 Prayer

For anyone who’s finding strength in uncertain times.  Thanks to the Live Lounge crew for the additional instrumentation.

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