Steven Curtis Chapman Suffers Tragedy
Thursday May 22, 2008
Categories: Christian music
Grammy-winning Christian music star, Steven Curtis Chapman is battling a heart-breaking personal tragedy today—his 5-year-old daughter Maria Sue was struck and killed by a car in her family's driveway yesterday. Chapman, and his wife, adopted Maria Sue, as well as...
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I cannot imagine the pain he must be going through as well as his teenage son in the wake of this tragedy. My heart and prayers go out to him and his family. May God be with the family as Maria is with God. ((((HUGS STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN)))))))
It is NOT up to the driver of the car to always be able to see a small child run behind a large motor vehicle. Do I feel bad for Steven and his family? Of course I do. Such a hard loss. But I do hope this helps some people understand that no matter how much you love your god or sing his praises, there truly isn't anyone to protect your loved ones but yourself. Those who believe in god (or love god) will say that God is testing Steven. Let me ask you this: If someone believed in you, would you test their faith by allowing one of their loved ones to die??? You'd be pretty sick or mean to do that just to test their faith. What an egomaniac your god must be that he has to kill our family just to satisfy his own neediness. Just to satisfy his need to know that we TRULY love him and will stick by him!
Someone in the yard was not watching this young one, and this is why this tragedy happened. It is NOT up to the driver to be able to always see fast moving children who run or hide behind a motor vehicle.
I really do hope people see the lesson here instead of following their ridiculous faith's teachings about how god is testing us.
We do not understand why these things happen...that knowledge is not available yet...what we do know is that as long as we have the love of YAHUSHUA in us we can endure because he makes us able to withstand nd cope with the pain. We should never blame YAHWEH sometimes he allows tragedies in someones life to help another. We just know and rest in the fact that, that baby is with YAHWEH and you will be reunited soon!
My prayers for strength and comfort are with you in your time of sorrow.
The pain will stay with this young man,(the rest of his days) but he will have a good supportive family to help him...I pray for him and his family..This is a hard way to start his(adult) life..God help him!
Accidents do happen, I hope he will fully recover..Maria is in heaven, with no pain, only love for her family..
Bless the family. God has her in his arms.
Praise You, LORD, because You are in control!
We will never know why tragedies occur and we will probably never desire to know why when we reach heaven and see our Savior!
Maria is with our LORD and she is safe!
The LORD will be Glorified in this tragedy! I will be praying for Steven and the family to find peace and God's purpose for All of their lives!
God Bless all of you as you work through this difficult time. May you all draw close to our Lord who loves us all and remember Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy paths. " Maria Sue is safe in the arms of love as she was yours.
My heart and prayers go out to the Chapman's family as a whole, I and my family will pray for healing and peace and remember to stay especially close to the driver of the car,making sure he gets help and counseling so he can understand that he is to live a full and blessed life to honor Maria's, life that is the best he can do for her,even if we do not understand why things happen GOD is in control and he will take this tragedy and make something good come out of it.
GODBLESS YOU ALL
Our dear, dear Dan.
It is obvious from comments that you don't understand. For you can't understand what you don't know. And you can't possibly know God until you spend some time with Him. You see, it's a faith walk. And either you walk by faith or by feelings (or fear). That's why the most that you're feeling is pain and anger. And believe it or not, your pain is greater than what the Chapmans are going through. Because it is their faith and hope that will get them through this and to the other side. You, on the other hand, have none of either. However, that's where we (Christians) come in. We lovingly stand in your stead, and pray that you will come to know our (and your) loving God.
We love you.
My prayers go to the family of this horrible accident...may God grant each one understanding of why....
This is so tragic. Prayers for the family.
I lost my daughter 22 4 years ago. Even though you know your child is
with the LOrd, the loss is sometimes almost unbearable. My heart knows the pain and also carries it with me as you go through this time of grief. The opening song for my daughters memorial service was "With Hope". "And we can live with Hope, we can say Good-bye with Hope, cause we know that Good-bye is not the end." May God carry this family and comfort them. May he especially wrap his loveing arms around Steves Son.
Our prayers go out to you. May God use this horrible accident to draw your entire family closer together. God be with you all.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beautiful little girl Maria. What a blessing it was that she ended up being a family member of yours for both you and her. I watched the dishwashing and belly flop videos. It is so obvious that you love one another very much. Until you are together again, she will always be with you in your hearts. She is also in the loving care of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the angels and saints in Heaven. I will pray for your family, including Maria. I can't even imagine what your son must be feeling now. My heart goes out to him as well and I will remember him in my prayers. God loves you all.
May God be will and keep your family close in this time of sorrow, hold each other in the arms of your faith in the Lord and He will see you through this. My prayers go out to you all.
my prayers are with you and your family.stay close to the lord and he will help all get through this.so very sorry for your loss.
Dearest Chapman Family,
You are a wonderful Christian family and I can't begin to tell you how your family has impacted my life. Steven, your music has been such a blessing and inspiration even in my darkest hour when I thought there was no hope. Thank you for your gift of love to a world in desperate need of a love like yours offered to others through your music. Many of your songs have impacted me in various ways and I thank God for your music ministry. The world is a better place because of you and how God speaks to others through your music.
My heart truly goes out to you and the entire Chapman Family. I will be praying that God will wipe the tears from your eyes and comfort you especially during this tragic time in your lives. I am truly so very sorry for your loss. Maria Sue was a beautiful young lady and you could see how sweet she was in the video clip. Thank you for sharing her with us, she was beautiful with a smile and laughter that could melt anyone's heart. It must be so very difficult for you right now. I have felt this on numerous occasions, when my mother and father passed away, but I truly feel like God comes along beside the brokenhearted. He will be your comfort when you feel like no one else is there. He will be with you every step of the way as you navigate this sad journey. When you are weak, God will be strong for you. Thank you again for your ministry, please know that many people love you and are praying for you. I wish I could be there to just give all of you a hug, so you would know how so very many people care about what has happened.
Dearest Steven Curtis Chapman and Wife:
My heart aches for you and my prayers are going up for your comfort and that of all your family. I have loved your ministry so much and want you to know that you have touched my heart and that of my daughter who is 26. She grew up in her teen age years listening to your music and I want to thank you for your love of God and His Son. Maria Sue is alive and well in the Lord for now and ever more. One day, and very soon, we will all know the joy your family has known by having her as a part of your family. Those who love Jesus may weep in this life; but the next life is abundant in joy and we will be all together forever, loving Him and each other. Thank you both for being what a family is supposed to be and for being the example Jesus Christ has asked you to be all these years.
Love and Prayers for Comfort,
Latresa
Chapman Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are such an inspiration to everyone. You gave that little girl so much in her short life cherish the precious moments you had with your daughter she is in a better place and you will see her one day soon.
Love and Prayers,
Danny & Chris
My prayers are with you and your family as you go through this sad time.
Remember that God will be with you and He will lift you up. Your music has given me joy when I have been sad and now I hope it will be your joy as you suffer through this tremendous loss.
God bless and remember the He is right there beside you holding you up.
In christian love,
Margie
My heart goes out to the whole family and all who knew her, including fans. Your loss is great, and God will comfort.
Love in Him,
NancyAnn
dear chapmans,
I am deeply sorry for your loss! I'm praying for strength for you and your family. I'm praying that The Father will wipe away your tears and that your mourning and grief will be replaced by knowing that your baby is now with OUR DAD!!! remember sorrow may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning! if you ever need prayer i'm always here!
YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST,
latrice
dear chapman family,
i am so sorry about the loss of your daughter, maria sue. my
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will
take good of her until you see her again in heaven.
dorothy kenon
i feel so about what happen. i am praying for them all the time. they are in my heart 24/7.
May God help you get through this terrible tragedy...Thank God for salvation...that you all will be reunited one day...special prayers go out to your son...I bind the enemy from power over his thoughts and that the Holy Spirit be there to help comfort him...I saw you about 20 yrs ago in Orange County so I know your ministry has been around for a long time...you have touched so many lives with you gift of music ministy...perhaps you can use your gift to get you through this situation...it certainly has helped me get through some of my past pain...God bless all of you! With deepest sypathy~~Jewelee~~
May the Holy Spirit bring the whole family comfort...I bind the enemy right now against any more schemes against this family while they morn their loss...a special prayer goes out to the son whose pain is great...Lord carry him until he can carry himself...I had the privelege of seeing you over 20 yrs ago and your music ministered to me as a young christian while I went through my trials...may God bless and comfort you in the same way that you blessed us over the years through your gift and talent...with deepest sympathy...Jewelee
Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for you and your loved ones. Put you sorrows and burdens in the cup of His hands and know that He is always with you.
Dear Chapman Family,
I cannot express enough my sympathy for your loss. I know your daughter was welcomed in heaven beside our father with open arms.
God bless you and your family.
Beautiful Rose has been taken by God, she is in His hands now, God bless & keep the the faith High, one day He is going to return your daughter back to you.
Its a terrible loss!!! we pray that only our Good GOD can console your hearts.
May God bless the little Angel.
Love in His Precious Name
To the Chapman Family,I would like to say i am so sorry for your lost!I know what you are going through i lost a son(15)a year 1/2 ago the pain is almost unbearable,but please remember this:GOD IS WITH YOU. May His presence bring you and your family comfort and strength at this sad time and may his love sustain you and give you hope for the future.
Keeping you close in thought,GOD BLESS!!!
I am deeply sorry for your loss I can't say I know what you have went through because I can't have a child so I probably will never know the pain of losing a child. But I am deeply sorry and may God keep you in His loving arms and comfort you and know one day you will see your beautiful daughter again in Heaven May God Bless You and keep you in His loving care
maria,,,can't wait to see ya again. i'd trade places if i could i really would.,,,, maria with that smile that lites the sky,,your with us through each day and every nigt were it is light,,, maria, we love you.................love you big S. just a little song from the heart.
To the Chapman family, my prayers are with you. Your story has touched so many people and has proven the fact that love has has no color. The Bible says that All things happen for the good of those who love the Lord. The good here is that Love is Love! Many years ago, my brother accidentally ran over his child and she died. Today, that brother is a broken man,he has not forgiven himself. To the son/brother, it is my prayers that you remain confident that God loves you! The Bible says that we should forgive one another. Sometimes, that other is one's self. Be encouraged
Steven, I am so sorry for your loss. You are one of my favorite christen singer. I hope and pray you will be able to get through this. Remember you have friends and family here to support you.
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