With Hope

I had a lighthearted post planned for tonight.

I'm not lighthearted anymore.

My soul is shattered for the Steven Curtis Chapman family. Completely shattered. To say I'm a fan doesn't even touch the level of respect I have for Steven and Mary Beth. His music has been used by God to literally shape my soul.

I can't imagine their grief. I'm not even involved, and I'm weeping for the whole situation.

Ironically, the only songs I can think of for comfort are songs Steven has sung.

Lord ... only You.
Posted by Kelly @ Love Well on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

17 comments:

  1. AnonymousWednesday, May 21, 2008 10:46:00 PM

    Oh, I am weeping with you and the Chapmans. I simply cannot imagine the sorrow. Oh, Jesus, be with them.

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  2. Angie @ FlibbertigibberishWednesday, May 21, 2008 11:09:00 PM

    I just heard about this tragedy on our local news, and would you believe I came to your blog first, Kelly? It's awful. I knew you'd be heartbroken like the rest of the world.

    It's unthinkable pain they're experiencing. Why, Lord? Why?

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  3. AnonymousWednesday, May 21, 2008 11:10:00 PM

    I read this a few minutes ago and my heart just broke. I am just crying for their loss and their pain- which I cannot even begin to imagine. Immediately the song "With Hope" came to my mind too- only with the hope of Jesus can people make it through things such as this.

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  4. Lisa @ The Preacher's WifeWednesday, May 21, 2008 11:15:00 PM

    I just heard and am devastated. Ironically, we are watching the movie Bella that touches on this exact same type of tragedy and its aftermath.

    Praying for these broken ones...

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  5. Jackie Wednesday, May 21, 2008 11:15:00 PM

    My heart is hurting so much right now for this precious family. The pain they must be going through is unimaginable.

    The words to "My Redeemer" keep going through my head..."My Redeemer is faithful and true..."

    Jesus, be their strength tonight.

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  6. Melissa StoverWednesday, May 21, 2008 11:40:00 PM

    that is so so sad.

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  7. TheOneTrueSueThursday, May 22, 2008 1:14:00 AM

    I can't imagine the pain they must be feeling. What a tragic and terrible thing. I'm sure my prayers will be among thousands offered on their behalf tonight. What a horrible thing. Their poor son.

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  8. Megan@SortaCrunchyThursday, May 22, 2008 7:12:00 AM

    Absolutely horrifying. Why? I cannot fathom. So many prayers for that family. May Jesus be revealed in ways never before known.

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  9. Mocha with LindaThursday, May 22, 2008 7:31:00 AM

    This breaks my heart, and I immediately thought of you. Oh, the unimaginable pain that the whole family is feeling. And that poor boy must be in despair.

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  10. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)Thursday, May 22, 2008 7:33:00 AM

    It is so, so awful! :(

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  11. Lisa HellierThursday, May 22, 2008 8:06:00 AM

    I attended one of his concerts just 3 months ago. He couldn't stop talking or beaming with pride about his daughters. His sons performed with him. What a devastating tragedy.

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  12. Lizz @ Yes, and So is My HeartThursday, May 22, 2008 8:14:00 AM

    This is the first I'd heard of this. I too have been greatly impacted by his music. Praying..

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  13. Lizz @ Yes, and So is My HeartThursday, May 22, 2008 8:19:00 AM

    After more closely reading what happened, I'm struggling not to ask why.

    Oh, Lord, be with them and let them feel your Peace as never before.

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  14. susannaThursday, May 22, 2008 9:49:00 AM

    This is heart wrenching. Our prayers are with them.

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  15. AnonymousThursday, May 22, 2008 1:12:00 PM

    This just breaks my heart. I, with all of you, lift that family up in prayer for comfort and peace. There are so many things we will not understand this side of heaven.The death of a child is one of those things. Jesus, please surround them with your comfort.

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  16. AnonymousThursday, May 22, 2008 1:46:00 PM

    I read about this on another blog and I'm so sad! I can't even imagine what they must be going through right now. My prayers go out to the family.

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  17. Cindy-Still His GirlThursday, May 22, 2008 1:59:00 PM

    Like you, SCC has shaped my heart probably more than any other artist. I have no doubt that one day we'll be witnesses to the beauty from ashes, and more beautiful music will minister to others as a result of the road they'll be traveling now.

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