Good Morning America Taping Monday

Friends, Reminder to you to pray for the Chapman family as they prepare for Monday and the interview with Good Morning America. Crew will arrive at the house beginning at 8:30a, make-up at 10:15a, and the interview beginning around 12 or 12:30p and running through 4p or so.

Robin Roberts, someone I personally admire and respect so much, is flying in to do the interviews for the piece that is scheduled to air sometime the week of August 4th. (more info as we know it) Though I wish it were under different circumstances, during a potential break, I hope for a chance to thank her for her bravery in her fight as a cancer survivor.

I'm hopeful about what could be accomplished through this appearance, and we're expectant that God will have His way and He will get the glory. That's the Chapmans' desire.

Comments

[Sarah Joy]

Prayers will be plentiful on Monday, as they are every day. Thank you for the continued updates!

[Kylee C.]

I'll be praying for them.I know they will be a testimony to the millions of people watching in august. And i also KNOW that Christ will give them the strength they need as they do this interview. thanks for the updates!

[Fran]

They are constantly on my heart and I know that our sweet Savior will bring them to mind on Monday. I don't think there is a day that goes by that SCC and family aren't lifted up.

Hugs to them all.
Praying~
Fran

[Jody Schonberg]

Thanks Jim, for keeping us updated. We'll be praying and watching.

Jody Schonberg

[BeachNanny]

I will be praying, this family is never far my thoughts. I can't wait to see the interviews, and how God is helping this family through this difficult time.

[Stephanie]

Thanks so much for the continued updates, which help us know how to specifically pray for them. May God continue to be glorified through the Chapmans and your ministry to them.

[Beth in NC]

Praying for this, especially noting that it falls on the 21st, 2 month anniversary of Maria's homegoing.

[Karen Dewhirst]

All of you are always close in my thoughts and prayers. I will especially be praying about the interview on Monday. I'm sure it is no coincidence that the date is the 21st. I know Steven and family will continue to give glory to God and touch others for Christ.
In Him,
Karen Dewhirst
Trussville, AL

[sam]

it's incredible to witness the truth that God never wastes a hurt. God is blessing the Chapmans and others through them. Willy Frank, Caleb, and family, you are so brave and covered in fingerprints!
God bless

[MS]

Thank you for the updates. I continue to pray for all of you.

On a side bar . . .

SCC's tour site does not list Oct 26 being a night with Michael W.Smith. However, in checking the site for Michael W.Smith, there is a date listed (Merriville, IN). Any clarification would be appreciated.

[Julie D.]

As always, keeping the Chapmans in my prayers.

[Jenny]

I will definitely keep that in my prayers this weekend and all day monday. I know that God is going to use this interview to do amazing things :) Thanks, Jim for the update! Love you all!
-Jenny (from NY)

[melissa from IN]

Been away from the computer for 10 days, but have continued daily praying for SCC as he had his first "new normal" concerts. Glad to catch up via blogs. Was especially praying for MBC and the girls at home.
Thanks for the specifics regarding the interview schedule. Will be lifting them up in prayer. Will continue to pray for the hearts of those who will read and see the interviews the first week of August. To God be the Glory.

[Charlotte]

With Monday being the 21st and the two-month anniversary of the accident, the family will be in my thoughts and prayers ALL DAY. Jim, thank you so much for keeping those of us in blogland up to date on things. Knowing to pray for and when is so helpful. You are such a blessing to the Chapman family.

Grace and peace,
Charlotte
Pittsburgh, PA

[Ashley]

I love Robin Roberts too! And I admire her courage during her battle with cancer. And I pray for the Chapmans during the interview. I'm looking forward to watching it. May God be glorified and souls be saved through this.

[Valarie]

Praying and praying....and still emotional from last night's concert. We were so moved by his testimonies and hurt deeply for him and the family. I ditto everything the other concert-goers posted...he could have shared in words and song all night long and we would have stayed. We worshipped, laughed and cried with him. God bless all of you, and Jim, thank you so much.

[The Ackleys from Kettering, Ohio]

Jim and the Chapman Family,
Our hearts and prayers will definitely be with you all on Monday for many reasons. God will be glorified in this story. You all will be blessed for being brave in sharing this story. I envision Maria smiling down from a sunbeam. Hang in there. Keep holding onto hope and faith. We'll be holding you up in prayer. Much love and many hugs, The Ackleys

[Dani]

I am praying! This is such an amazing family and I know that GOd is going to be glorified. I believe that thousands of people are going to some to Christ through this tragedy.

Resting in God's grace, Dani

[Tanya Robinson]

Will be praying harder than ever! May God receive all the glory and honor!

[Connie]

Continued prayers for this beautiful family.
This is so emotional but they will be blessed
and our Lord will be holding them.
Thank you Jim, and much prayers for you
and your family.
Praying for Robin also.
Much love to all and many blessings and hugs.
I believe and know that little Maria is in
Heaven with our Heavenly Father.
We believe with all our Hearts that this is
true.
God Bless You All Now and Forever.

[Jill P.]

We'll be praying for the Chapmans during the interview and also ask that God will work in hearts even now and prepare them for the message that He will give thru Steven and te family. Will has been on my heart this week and my family has been "target" praying for him. Thanks for the update Jim and know that my 2 Cinderellas (ages 5 and 3) pray for the Chapfam too.

[Cynthia Y.]

I'll definitely be stepping up the prayers for everyone! The Lord will speak through them and will hold them up during that long day.

Love you!

Cynthia Y.

[Taryn]

Praying on... thats all I know to say tonight. My heart is heavy and burdened tonight, but Jesus is holding on to His children and promises to never let go.

(VALERIE: Do you have email?!)

[Diana Lopez]

thank you Jim for the update, I'll be praying for all of you guys....take care and god bless you all.

[Cheryl in Oregon]

I believe that Robin Roberts is a great choice as an interviewer. Many hearts will be blessed in the midst of this heartbreaking story.

God bless you, the Chapmans and Robin.

[sherrie]

Praying all day tomorrow.

[Janele]

Wow... that's a long day! My prayers continue, and I am certain that God is going to get an amazing amount of glory from the testimony of the Chapmans! Millions of people who otherwise would never know the message of the gospel and our adoption as sons and daughters of God are going to see this interview and see real living, breathing Christianity in action.

[erin]

will be praying for sure. i know you have to be worn out, jim, but thank you for keeping us updated and in touch with whats going on.

[~Amy~]

For some reason I woke up feeling very sad. I am heading to church and that will of course help. But reading all of the posts has made me feel better. Life is worth living even when it is hard because we can rely on Him through it all.

[J.B.]

It always amazes me that they can condense 4 and a half hours of interview into a 5 minute slot on television. Prayed for the Chapman family at church this morning. I don't know if I feel a closer connection with them because of my own loss of a daughter, but I have never ceased to include them in my daily prayers.

[Jennifer]

Prayers (as always) will be with the Chapmans. Can you tell us (when you find out) what day exactly it will air?
Thanks again for giving us all these updates! We truly appreciate them!

[Mike Lee]

Awesome, Jim. Thanks!!!

I'll be praying for them for sure. I'm really glad that this interview is going to be done in their home, where hopefully the environment and feel of a God-centered family is part of what people feel.

Praying in Washington ...

[The Tarter Family in KC]

We have had VBS at church this weekend but the Chapmans have been constantly on my mind as I watch all the sweet children singing praises to God. I know Maria is sitting on His lap singing them right to Him!! I am amazed at the timing in each of these events. I know you guys picked the dates specifically to honor Maria and in turn honor God. It still seems to make it a bit raw and harder, but God is present in those cries of the heart! She IS watching with our Jesus loving you from where she is..on His Lap singing praises just like her Daddy and brothers! :o) Still Praying and holding you all up to Our Father!! Especially tomorrow! Never stop,and will not forget!! Tomorrow will be extra hard because of the date and the interview but we will continue on our knees and loving Our Chapmans!!

In HIS Service,
For the family,
Tammy

[Erin]

I will be praying. God Bless all of you!!

[Sharmayn]

I remember some years back seeing an interview on the Today show of a Christian couple who lost 6 children in a van accident. It was such a moving interview, Katie Couric was in tears. As many have said previously, God is going to be so glorified. Multitudes will SEE that only through this JESUS can we grieve with HOPE, not as with a wish but with assurance. Because in their hearts they have "set apart Christ as Lord", I know by God's grace the Chapmans are "prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks ... the reason for the hope" that they have.

I may never meet the Chapman family on this side of heaven. But I look forward to one day meeting Maria and all of the sweet Chapman family (and you Jim) as this dance of life indeed goes on in the presence of our Lord.

I'm praying that God will continue to strengthen and fill Steven as he so humbly pours himself out before his audiences on tour.

More and more love and prayers for you.

[Jenni]

Thank you, Jim. The Chapman's will be in our prayers especially during the times listed. I know I speak for others who have checked this blog daily for the past 2 months, when I say how much we appreciate your updates!

[LaDonna Woodrum]

It was such a privilege to be in the Euless FBC auditorium on Friday night and hear the things that blessed my heart. We lost our 21 yr old son a few years ago also, We have been in much prayer for the SCC family to be strengthened. I am happy I have just found this blog and do not want to miss taping the interviews for Good Morning America and Larry King Live. God Bless your ministries.

[MO-Texan]

Continuing to pray . . . Thanks to all who shared their heartfelt experiences at the recent concerts, as we would have loved to be there, too, and it is wonderful to hear how your lives were changed by the experience. We truly serve a Great God - may all of our lives never be the same because of what we have experienced over the last two months. I certainly am trying to take to heart "living in this moment". In terms of this blog, I have never been involved in a world-wide prayer vigil like this and I know for me that alone has been life-changing. In addition to the specific daily needs, we will continue to pray for the impact of this ministry in reaching people for the Kingdom.

In terms of upcoming concerts, does anyone know if there is going to be a concert in Dyer, IN, in September? If so, please let me know how to get tickets. Jim listed that site on the blog, but it is not on the concert page, and don't know if it is happening, etc. Have some friends near there who haven't seen SCC in concert, and would like to take them if it is really on the schedule. Thanks.

[Debbie from Ohio]

I know this will be difficult for them but will be handled with care, I am sure. It will be another good step in the healing process, though they will never forget the loss of Maria. God will be glorified, I am sure. God bless you Jim and thanks again for keeping us updated.

[sandy barnard]

Jim,
My husband and I flew from Tulsa to Dallas to hear SCC. I have been praying, thinking I wish there was something, anything in addition to prayer that I could do for the Chapman family. We saw him on Friday evening. I can't explain it but I received so much healing - and knew that the family was on the mend as well as I listened to him pour his heart out about his sweet little Maria. I cried with hope. Actually, the truth is that I bawled my eyes out. Loved the ending of "Cinderella". Saw how human he was as the family walks thru this time in their lives. Please tell him "thank you" for calling us friends. I suspect our prayers at the Barnard family house will increase even more as the days go on.
Thank you Steven for being transparent, Thank you Jim for keeping us posted. Mary Beth, what can I say to a moms heart. I see Maria in my 5 yr old chinese daughter every time I look at her. I know you must have a deep mommas hole in you heart. God will fill it, a scar that will be obvious but never the less, healed as He loves you thru this. I have longed for years to hug your neck and thank for supporting SCC as he writes and sings songs that seem to be real to the life of my family.
Sandy Barnard

[erica randall]

we'll be praying that all goes well...

-erica

[Dena]

We were at the concert Friday night too, so many others have captured the experience here, and I can just echo what they have said.
Such a special privilege to be there. My husband said his favorite part was all the talking in between the songs, where SCC shared his heart. I loved hearing him talk about Mary Beth and sing "I Will Be Here". He said his lyrics have taken on new meaning for him.
I loved hearing him talk about Maria. He said she is full of life and when she was happy, she was the happiest person in the world, and when she was mad, watch out!
The story of her adoption is just incredible - I'll never forget it.

I'll be praying for tomorrow. I'm glad Robin Roberts is doing the interview.

[Karen B.]

Thanks for posting the schedule Jim. Long day. I will be in prayer often throughout the day tomorrow.

[MT]

Praying hard for this day.

[Jessica]

Thanks for sharing our prayer schedule with us prayer warriors out here in cyberspace...I appreciate your updates and most of all for your love and care of the Chapman family!
I'll be praying tomorrow!

[Sue]

Of course we will all continue to pray... tomorrow being the 21st and for the long day of interviewing and all that is involved with that. Praying for strength and peace and all the right words for the family, for those involved in every aspect of the whole taping, and for everyone who will be watching in August. I've said it before and I'll say it again... God is good! And He will and is being glorified in all of this....

Thanks again Jim for your faithfulness to this wonderful family and to us here on the blog... you are a blessing to so many people.

[valerie (in TX)]

After being at Steven's concert Friday night in Euless I still am pretty much at a loss for words. As Sandy Barnard mentioned above, it was such a special time as this man whom we've all been crying out to God on behalf of for 2 months said, "It's good to be here with my friends." We've all said how we feel like we know them and it seems they feel the same! :) He did say they can really feel the strength from all of our prayers...let's keep it up! We also got a quick peek at David Trask, it was fun to see him as well.

TARYN - you can reach me at ptoastie at yahoo dot com. :)

Jim, I will definitely be praying throughout the day tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing the schedule. I know God will be in that place as He has been in every other place with the Chapmans since the accident. I know this is part of His purpose to use this tragedy for good and to bring many to Himself. I am praying that more people than ever will be watching GMA on the day the interview airs, and that many, many people will choose to give their lives to the God that has been and continues to carry the Chapmans through this time.

More love than ever to all of you.

[AShley]

We'll definitely be praying for the SCC family tomorrow. When will this air? I'd like to be sure to watch it. Thanks!

[Christine Gordon]

Praying for the MOMENTS in this interview; only with His strength can they do this; Oh how the world will be changed because the Chapman family adopted and LOVED MARIA!
Blessed Be His Name!

Christine Gordon and Family
Gloucester MA

[Christine Gordon]

On a lighter note; do you or the Chapman family ever sleep........SMILE!

Christine again.

[Tina Christen]

Just returned to St.Louis from Euless. My family took a roadtrip down for a long weekend so my 11 year old daughter and I could see the concert. I met Sandy Barnard (earlier post) when she came to ask my daughter what part of China she came from. It's a small world.

Getting back to the concert. It was a truly special time to see Steven and hear him speak from his heart and from the Word. I left there struck with a deeper understanding of his grief. I don't mean to be a downer in this post, but when my sister lost her son, I remember her saying how she physically ached to touch him and hold him again. There was one point in the concert where Steven said this might be his last concert, because he's been praying for the Lord to return. Then he went on to say,"...but what if it's not for 10 or 20 or 30 or 40 years?" At that moment, remembering my sister, I realized how desperately he is aching to see his baby girl again. Knowing you will is one thing. Waiting for it is another. We're praying for you, Steven (and all the Chapmans).

God bless you, Jim. Thank you for all you do for us.
Tina Christen

[Sharmayn]

As much as I loved Jesus and understood that this earth is just our passing thru place, even after burying both my parents and my only brother, I don't think there is ANYTHING that can make a person yearn for Heaven more than the loss of a child.

(Day 839 since my 14 yo went home to be with the Lord.)

[e_susan94@hotmail.com]

Praying that the day with Robin Roberts goes well and that even Robin will be touched by what she hears and sees tomorrow! I can't wait to see the interview on TV.

[Tina Christen]

God bless you, Sharmayn!

[Marianne in Springfield, Missouri]

These thoughts today remind me how much harder we need to pray today and tomorrow - the strain that Steven has been under to "get back to work", and it sounds like from your posts that the concert in Euless was a particularly emotionally draining experience for him, and I am sure it has been very hard for all the family to separate when Steven (and Caleb and Will) left to travel for the concerts . . . Every day is still hard, and yet he has tried to be out there, sharing his life with those who want to hear. The interview tomorrow, each family member, the second month, trying to get ready for a wedding (and be happy occasionally), other changes in their lives that life just brings their way . . . I realize, too, thinking back to when our daughter died, my husband went back to work feeling he needed to do that (and of course financially it was a need, too), but he also wanted to be at work where he was sharing with those he worked with, who didn't understand how he was able to be up and walking around, who didn't really know the Saviour. He also wanted to be strong for me, which I appreciated, but I also knew he needed time to grieve himself, and I was still very deep in grief at two months. It takes a long time to walk through this valley, as many of you know, and I am so thankful that the Chapmans are feeling the help of these prayers, and we need to be relentless. Satan would love for us to stop - to get distracted with other things around us - but keep it up. Thanks, Jim, for challenging us to do what we can individually to love the Chapmans and those around you all by praying for all of you.

And to Tina from St. Louis - we contemplated making that trip from Springfield to Euless, too, as we are native Texans now living in Missouri (:>), but we had conflicts with other obligations here, so we are hoping we can get to one of the other concerts in the fall. What an awesome experience for your daughter - our oldest daughter went to an after-concert "talk" with SCC and Geoff Moore when she was about 10, and we were overwhelmed at what Steven and Geoff shared with the thirty or so concert-goers who bothered to hang around the bookstore until about 1:00 a.m. listening to them talk. (I have the same question of whether any of you ever sleep - but then there is a lot to get done, right? But Jesus did rest . . .) Anyway, we had been huge SCC fans because we loved the message and the style of his music, and he was always so personal at his concerts - but after hearing that conversation, we really knew that he was who he claimed to be - just an ordinary guy who loved Jesus and wanted to tell the world through the music God gave him. So, I can imagine that all of you who really saw Steven lay his life out before you in Euless will be forever changed (praise God!) and pray that God will keep refilling his servant Steven as he continues to walk through this difficult time. Thanks again Jim for keeping us updated. We will keep praying!

[Suzanne]

I'm finally getting a chance to sit down at my computer and talk about Friday night's concert in Euless, Tx. Like everyone else that was there have already said, it was an amazing and special evening, and I'm so thankful to have been there! Amy, it was great to meet you and your husband(whose name escapes me at the moment), Valerie, I was hoping to meet you as well, but maybe another time. Met David Trask, and like Amy said in an earlier post, he did mention something about firing Jim when they got back home :). David did take my sign and said he'd give it to Jim. It said, "I'm a House-Mixer" and "Thanks for the blogs Jim". I met lots of very sweet people there that night, and enjoyed standing in line with them and sitting around them. Of course hearing Steven share his heart with all of us, through word and song, all I can say is WOW!! I, too, could have sat and listened to him all night. After several minutes into the concert I remember thinking, "hey, I guess I'm not going to cry afterall", but then he closed the first half with telling about how he didn't think he would ever sing "Cinderella" again, and then he sang it, and I shed several tears. But I think the part that got to me the most was him sharing about Maria asking MB about wanting to go to God's house when she died, and that was only about 3 months before she actually went to God's "big, big house". Yep, that's where I lost it! But I'd have to say for me that the highlight of my evening was at 10:30 p.m., some 45 minutes or so after the concert, when my tenacity paid off, and I got to meet Steven as he was walking out the door(sorry Amy, y'all didn't stick around long enough!). I was able to walk up to him, look him right in the eye(those tired, sad eyes)and tell him how much I loved he and his family, have cried lots of tears for them, and haven't prayed nearly enough for them, and that I just wanted to give him a hug. Then before I left, I asked if someone would take a picture, and being the goofy person I am, I said, "by the way, that's a picture of me and Steven together", to which SCC replied, "Oh I'll take your picture". I can see showing that one off..."here's a picture of me taken BY Steven Curtis Chapman! LOL!! But David took our picture, and if I knew how to put a link on here I would. I will tell you that you can look up my MySpace page and it's my new default pic(and my new facebook pic, and my new desktop pic, and I'm trying to figure out about putting it on a billboard down at the corner!lol!). My MySpace is suziequzie61, and you can see pics from the concert there as well, though most of them came out too fuzzy :(
Anyway, I've gone on long enough. Jim, I hope you get to keep your job, because we all need the updates. Thanks again for all you do! To Amy and the others from Friday, it was so great to meet all of you. Message me at MySpace, or use that same name at sbcglobal.net. Take care all of you! Love y'all,
Suzanne

[jenn]

I will be praying all day! Praying for the family, you, Robin and the GMA crew tomorrow. Praying for strength for the family and that those involved tomorrow that do not know Christ will sense His presence and see where He has brought this amazing family so far. Whether it be to plant a seed in their life or for it to be their day to come to know Christ as their savior.

Praying now for a good night sleep for the family and your family.

[Melissa]

Your in my prayers everyday all day! I want to go to his concert soooo bad!! Anyone record his testimony and want to put it on youtube so I can check it out?

[Wanda in Houston]

You are all still in our prayers. I just read your blog about "Forever Day - July 14th" and I know it must continue to feel unbearable. I also read about the concert when Steven shared so many words of true faith and encouragement. Again, what a blessing the Chapmans are to millions. Jesus' light is shining brightly for many to see through them. Praise God.

[elizabeth ~in wisconsin]

~yes! and amen! from Him and thru Him and to Him are all things~
i will continue to pray for the chapman family.
blessings to all.
thank you Jim so so so much.
much love to you all...

[laura gaytan]

just got back into town after about 4 days of being away, ive been praying for the chapmans faithfully and im touched and inspired by all those who shared their experience from his most recent concert.... continuing to pray for the Chapmans and all their wonderful support system around them.
btw... does anybody know if the song "Close to your Heart", is available for purchase anywhere, well if anyone knows, please let me know. thanks.

[Cheri C]

Thank you so much for faithfully keeping us updated on the Chapmans. I know so many of us have come to love them in our own way over the years - I certainly know I have. I am praying right now for every thing to go well on Monday morning and for God to be glorified.

[Tanya Robinson]

Praying already this morning, Jim! (But hoping you are all still sleeping peacefully!)

[robin]

i was praying for the chapmans this morning and God reminded me of this very famous verse. pass it to them if you can.[you know it] 'My grace is sufficient for you and My power is made perfect in your weakness'.
God bless you and them in this long journey.

[Maggie King]

Praying grace and mercy, love and compassion, and many blessing your way today.

[Darlene]

Praying for God to speak through the Chapmans as they share the hope everyone can have because of Jesus. May we all keep our eyes on the eternal prize.

[Donna]

Praying...

[Lori]

Praying for Steven, Mary Beth, Emily, Caleb, Will, Shaoey and Stevey today, along with everyone around them, that the Lord will wrap His arms around each of them, ministering to them and through them, and overwhelming them with His love, peace, grace, and strength.

[Dan Walraven]

I can only chime in with the many who have posted before me that I, too, am praying at this instant as the GMA visit/taping is in progress. Thanks a million, Jim, for keeping us "there" is such a real, poignant way. You are a blessing to us in the body of Christ!!

[Mike Lee]

Praying for you guys out here. Hoping many, many people get a glimpse of who God is and that it creates a curiosity for them ...

[joseph and karen]

Hi Jim,

We have been praying fervently for the Chapman family and will do so all throughout Monday's interview.

It's our Heavenly Father that brought us all christians together to love this dear family and relentlessly pray as members of one body in Christ Jesus.

Jim-please be reminded that you and the rest of the crew are included in our prayers. May you find renewed strength, wisdom and peace as you pursue the ministry for His glory.

"Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." PSALM 51:12

With Much Love and Prayers.

[valerie (in TX)]

Praying for all of you throughout the day today. Asking that the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds throughout this very hard day. Especially praying for Will today, that the enemy would not be allowed to bring accusations and condemnation against him on this difficult day.

Much love to all...

[Ashley]

Praying right now and throughout the day...

[sherrie]

Praying for much courage today for all.

[Taryn Wright]

As I pray for the Chapmans this morning, this verse keeps coming to mind. It is the last part of Isaiah 40 and I love how the Message version says it:
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind

Continuing to pray that they will rise with 'fresh strength' from the Lord and that they will feel Him sustaining them as they go throughout today!

Praying on...

(LOVE YOU ALL!)

[Amy Holst]

Praying now and throughout the day. Praying for peace and moments of joy!

[NiHaoMa - Da'Shotaz]

Good Mornin' America!
Prayin for you and the Chapmans too :o)
The Hand of God stretches further and further, and His message continues to reach the nations!
Love and prayers from sunny Sou. Cali!

[J.B.]

Praying today for a different side of the interview processes and media appearances. Steven and Mary Beth know their children. They know what they can and can't handle. I am praying that the ones who interview this family have respect for the children. Sometimes, they won't want to talk. I am really thinking of Will here. I hope the ones who are performing the interview will realize that, and they won't pressure anyone in the family into having to participate.

[Kevin in Paducah]

How were the donuts Jim?!?! (Thanks Grace!). May God's love encase the entire day today at the Chapman's home. Hearts will be touched and lives will be changed through what God is doing through this event. Many prayers throughout the day!

[Diane]

Praying here.

[Jenny]

To all those who shared their thoughts on the Euless TX concert - Thank you!
I can tell that each one of you was really blessed by being there. It's so encouraging to see what God is doing thru Steven's concerts! I can't wait to attend one myself this fall! Reading everything makes me feel the need to step up my prayers even more...God bless you all.

I know that today is a really tough day for you Jim, and the Chapmans...2 months...praying for you all at least once every hour. May God be glorified through the interview. Keep pressing on...hold on to Jesus. We love you so much. Praying.
-Jenny (from NY)

[Phil Bransom]

We have had the Chapmans in our thoughts and prayers.

Having lost our 7 year old son two years ago makes this event in the Chapmans lives even deeper as both were by SUVs.

As one in the media, the networks have one goal. Ad Revenue. As sweet on the outside as they can be, there will be attempts to create physical emotion from the family, especially Stephen, Mary Beth and Will.

They will not be satisfied unless they create tears. Been there.

Please be a strong filter and guardian of this family during this time.

[valerie (in TX)]

Phil, thank you for your words of insight and wisdom. As I'm sure it's likely Jim won't be able to read your words until after the interview (since they are in the midst of it now), I think it will be up to us prayer warriors to be their "strong filter and guardians" for now. Everyone who is reading now, please take Phil's words to heart and pray fervently for God's protection over our friends today!

[Amy Wilkinson]

I am 32 years old and I lost my very first kitten today. Also a tragic car accident. Whiskey would have been a year old next month. I am so sad to have lost him so soon. His personality and looks matched right up with Maria: beautiful, sweet, fun, cute & caring. The Chapman's pain is fresh anew to me today. I will keep praying. Especially on the 21st. God be with us.

[The Vander-Plas Family (Lubbock, TX)]

Praying today during the interview...so much. Is it on purpose that you guys are doing these interviews on emotionally charged days of rememberance (Maria's Adoption date, two months since the accident)?

Just seems like it would be harder to talk to people about it.

Praying for strength for all the family and for you too, Jim. This roller-coaster hasn't stopped for you behind the scenes guys either, and you are in our constant prayers.

Always,
Kristen Vander-Plas
(For the Family)

[Jenny]

Thanks Phil and Valerie, I am praying fervently...and may God give Robin Roberts interviewing the right questions and words so that it will not be any harder than it already is on the Chapmans. I pray that the media ppl today do not try to create anything. May the peace and love of Jesus Christ be with you all.
-Jenny (from NY)

[~Amy~]

Here is a comment I sent to the ABC News link in the message above from "jking". I agree it is a great idea if everyone sends them a message asking them to show the entire interview or make it available to purchase for Maria's Miracle fund.

http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?
id=3271346&cat=Good%20Morning%20America

You can also try the ABC Network site at:

http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.html?lid=ABCCOMGlobalFooter&lpos=CONTACT

To: ABC News/Good Morning America,
In regards to the upcoming interview with Steven Curtis Chapman & family. Many of us communicating & praying for them on his website believe that the entire interview be seen. We want to see as much as possible about this inspiring family. So many people are hurting, lost, and overwhelmed by tragedy. So many need to hear the message of our Savior. It is so important. PLEASE show the entire interview and/or make it available to purchase with proceeds going to Maria's Miracle Fund. Thank you!

Posted by: ~Amy~ | July 22, 2008 at 09:54 PM

Here is a link to contact Good Morning America also.

http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?id=3271346&cat=Good%20Morning%20America

[Kathy Lebron]

There's only one way this will come off...God will be glorified. There is no question about it. I can't wait to see the fruit of this amazing opportunity for God to show Himself strong...
Kathy from NY