There are no words to say to relieve pain and soften the blow of tragedy...especially when that tragedy involves a child.
Tonight, Steven Curtis & Mary Beth Chapman are no doubt going through the motions that involve preparing for a funeral for their five-year old daughter, Maria. No doubt they are feeling rather numb and the ache feels more than impossible to bear.
Tonight, their son, who was driving the vehicle that killed his little sister, is no doubt suffering a pain that I have never felt, and never want to feel!
All day, my heart has ached for this family. They are celebrities in the Christian Music Industry, but that doesn't make them any less human.
My prayer for the Chapman's tonight, is that they will feel the Most High wrap his arms around them and hold them close to his heart. I pray that their son will have people around him who can bear him up in this time of deep pain and loss.
I read this verse today on Beth Moore's blog, and rejoiced in the truth of it:
"...They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.'" Revelation 21:1-4
I looked at my children again today through the eyes of intense gratefulness, that for this moment, I have them to hold.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
There Are No Words
Posted by SheilaDy at Thursday, May 22, 2008
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The Chapman family has been in my prayers since I heard the news. I can't imagine how the son is feeling right now. But my heart so goes out to him.
Thanks for posting this. If I had kids I would go and hug them right now.
Have a good weekend!!
Wow! I hadn't heard about this tragedy and it certainly brought tears to my eyes to think of what they must be going through. It is nice to see you share their story with such kindness and prayer.
Having grown up with Stephen Curtis's music, I feel like I know him and his family personally. I have been praying for them on a daily basis. It is tragic. My heart goes out to his son who, I am sure, apart from God's grace, have a hole in his heart from this tragedy.
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