Prayers for Chapman family

Many of you know by now about the tragic accident in Steven Curtis Chapman's family. It has been a week today yet our prayers are still fresh for this family. Steven and his wife, Mary Beth, adopted 3 daughters from China over the past few years and they have become huge supporters and advocates for adoption. Their youngest daughter, Maria, died last Wednesday at her home after being hit by a car. The family is mourning the loss of this vibrant child who spent only a few years with them. Please remember them in your prayers. The song downloaded before has so much more meaning now than when he first wrote it. May our Heavenly Father hold this family close during this time.

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But REJOICE that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed (1 Peter 4:12-13)

In this you greatly REJOICE, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. (1 Peter 1:6-7)