Prayer and Questions

Everyone has probably already heard about the tragic accident regarding Steve Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter, Maria...Austin is friends with one of the Chapman boys and the children all attend school at CPA and we are struggling to understand why this happened. We know that GOD is good and we are holding tight to that truth. I was just reading my bible and came across this excerpt and wanted to share with everyone...

If God is So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen to His People?

GOD will allow many events to come into our life - good things, bad things, things that make no sense at all. But everyone one of these incidents in our lives serves as a part of his plan for us. Tragedy in itself is not good. But GOD can take tragedy and hardship and use them for his glory. As GOD's children, we know that everything that happens to us first goes through his screen of protection. And he will never give us more than we can handle (Corinthians 10:13). For that reason we can follow the advice in Romans 5:3 and rejoice. We have the assurance that GOD is working in our lives to strengthen and develop our character. More important, he will never leave our side (Hebrews 13:5)

That is easy to say when things are going smoothly. But when something unexpected comes into the picture, we may wonder if GOD is paying attention. That is when we need to realize that GOD is painting on a large canvas. He is looking at the big picture. We only see what is in front of us at the moment. And he has promised that all things work together for good to those that love GOD (Romans 8:28).

Please pray and pray for the Chapman family. If you are interested in getting to know who Maria, here is a link to their website http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/ and click on the side bar - Meet Maria...

Soli De Gloria (To GOD alone be the Glory)