Our Deepest Sympathies For The Chapmans
Posted on May 22, 2008
Filed Under Media, Life, Spiritual Life
Our hearts are grieving with Steven and Mary Beth Chapman and their family as they mourn the unexpected loss of their youngest daughter, Maria. This wonderful artist has been beloved for many years. His devotion to his family and children - and his passion for God’s work in the lives of orphans - have encouraged and influenced millions around the world.
We pray that God will bring peace, that He will comfort and sustain them in this exceptionally difficult time, and that His presence will be tangible to the entire family.
You’ll find prayer points and links for expressing your condolences at Steven’s official website.
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My deepest sympathies are with your family. I will be praying for you. Sincerely Thomas & Jeanne
My sons and I will be praying for your family. There are no words to say except we sincerely pray that God will wrap all of you up in his loving arms.
Dear Chapmans,
I am so sorry for your loss. As a father of four children, I cannot begin to understand what you are now facing. As a family, we’ll be praying for all of you, that God may embrace and comfort you during this time of very real sadness.
The Ardilas
We are devastated by the news of your terrible loss. May God’s peace and hope surround you through this season of mourning. Please know that our prayers are with you.
The Waddinghams
I am very sorry for your loss. I have two sons and I can only imagine what terrible pain you and your family are going through. My prayers are with you at this time and I pray that the Lord will wrap you and your family in His loving arms to comfort and uphold you.
Dearest Chapmans,
Our family will pray for yours. The Lords love for your family will be with you through this very difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy, Larry,Linda,Kyle,Brittany,Matthew
Dear Chapman family, and fellow believers,
This is a test, of what we believe about our heavenly Father. Remember Job. Read the book, and live the lesson. Each day is a gift, and so is everything He has given us, including the wonder of children. Make the most of, and cherish the moments in your relationships.
-Father YHWH (Y’HaVaH), please wrap your mercy, strength, and wisdom around the Chapman family, especially their young son.-
It is indeed a sad, mournful, and painful time, but may God be praised, for one day He will bring plentiful glory to the faithful remnant. Keep shining the light….even when you cry.
May God be very close to you in this time of tremendous grief. You are being prayed for. May our Lord shower you with blessings in this very difficult time.
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful little daughter. We grieve, but not as others who have no hope, because we know we will see her again. Your music has blessed our family for so many years. We hold you up to God in this time of sorrow…
Dear Steven,
My heart aches for you and your family as you experience this immense grief. Your amazing music and genuine spirit have ministered and encouraged so many over the years. My hope is that we would in turn encourage and minister to you and your family during this time. Many prayers are being lifted up today and in the days ahead. There are no other words, dear brother, only God’s love and deep compassion for your family.
With sincere sympathy,
Jennifer S.
Dear Chapman family,
Our family aches with you in your loss. We pray you sense God’s presence and love surrounding you and lifting you up, along with the thousands of prayers from the people whose lives you have blessed. May we all now minister to you in your time of need, and may you feel God holding you even in your most difficult moments.
With our deepest sympathy,
Libby and family
We know that His word is true and therefore live our lives faithfully by believing Roman 8:28 and holding onto Psalm 116:15. Prayers for your family have been lifted up to His throne of grace and we will continue to do so with the hope and expectation that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be glorified through this. (Romans 12:12)
Dear Chapman family, Please know that we hug you with love, care, & prayers. as we all lift you up, I hope you can sense the Holy Spirit’s presence of peace and comfort that only He can truly give. Since we are not home yet… for now please be encouraged that this is not the end.
we love you all. Sandi
Dear Chapman family,
Our prayers are with you at this time. May God comfort you and give you peace at this difficult time. We pray that His love will surround you.
Love Tim and Karin
Our finite minds will never understand events such as this. We can only trust that the all knowing and all loving Father sees everything and his way is perfect. We pray he will comfort you and show you in some small ways “beauty for ashes”. I grew up in Western Ky and have always appreciated your ministry and your family. We are praying for you.
Dear Chapman family,
My prayers are with you all in your time of need, I pray that our father will surround you with his angels, hold you up and fill you will his love, and comfort you in your time of need.
Love Connie
MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND SHOW HIS LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND TO YOUR SON MAY GOD GAVE HIM PEACE BEYOUND OUR UNDERSTADING.
My heart aches for your family in these days of shock and grief. I am especially praying for your son. As a mom who has lost a child, I know how deep the pain can be, yet I can witness that God was with me every moment. I learned so much about Him in the months, even years that followed.
You’ve blessed so many with your music, and inspired so many with your adaption story. A great crowd of believers are praying for you each day.
Dear Chapman Family, May you experience an abundance of God’s grace and mercy through this difficult time.
I have and will continue to pray for you!
In HIs love,
Carole
Dear Chapman Family,
There are no words that could express our deepest sympathy for your family at this time. We will pray daily for your family and ask God to give you supernatural comfort, grace and mercy during this time. You have inspired us to adopt our two children, and have ministered to us for many years with your commitment to God and your wonderful ministry. We will be here praying daily.
With Love from the Northeast,
Kris and Randy Thibault
Dear Chapman Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, she was so beautiful, I will keep your family in prayer the God will give your family peace and comfort. With Love from the Barry family.
Dear Steve & Family,
“Be Still and Know that HE IS GOD” is one of my favorite song of your songs. I know that God was there at the time, and still there. He will never give you anything that you and your family can’t bear. As a mother of a todler and an infant, I know what you are going through. I can imagine your pain. My heart goes out for you and your family. Again, Be Still and Know that HE IS GOD. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ghama
My heart felt sympathy for The Chapman Family. Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for your family. I don’t know what to say to ease your hurt and your loss but God will be there by your side to carry you through this tragedy. I will keep you and your family members in my thoughts. God bless you.
Dear Chapman family,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers, especially your son. We have had several similar incidents in our extended family and know the grief you are feeling. We grieve with you. May you feel God’s presence and experience his peace that passes all understanding at this difficult time. I hope that we, who you have ministered to for so long, will be able to minister to you at this time.