Just a few days ago Gospel singer Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth announced the engagement of their oldest daughter Emily. Yesterday their 5-year old daughter was killed in the family's driveway. The driver of the vehicle was their teenage son.
Why do bad things happen to good people? 
The answer can be found in the lyrics to "Higher Ways" one of the hundreds of songs penned by Steven, himself.
If I could only fly
I'd go up and look down from the sky
So I could see the bigger picture
And Lord if I could sit with You
At Your feet for an hour or two
I'm sure I'd ask too many questions
'Cause there's so much going on down here
That I must confess I just don't understand
But I have prayed
And at your feet my whole life has been laid
So I wont worry I wont be afraid
'Cause my soul is resting on Your higher ways
Let the road ahead become unclear
I am Yours so what have I to fear
If my soul is resting on Your higher ways
Your higher ways teach me to trust You
Your higher ways are not like mine
Your higher ways are the ways of the Father
Hiding His children in His love
So let it rain
And if my eyes grow dim with tears of pain
This hope I have will not be washed away
'Cause my soul is resting on Your higher ways
Someday I will fly and
Maybe then You will take me aside
And show me the bigger picture
But until I'm with You
I'll be here with a heart that is true
And a soul that's resting on
Your higher ways
I do not have any words, thank goodness for The Preacher's Wife, and her heartfelt perspective.
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Thank you for sharing the lyrics.
I'll be praying for that family.
Becky
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