What an amazing and powerful evening this was! I was deeply touched by Mary Beth’s testimony as she talked about all the events that transpired after the two years following the tragedy of losing their daughter, Maria. You can catch the gist of her talk on the Summit Blog.
After hearing from Mary Beth, Steven performed, he sang: What Now, Yours, Cinderella, When Love Takes You In, You Never Let Go, and Blessed Be Your Name.
While singing Yours, Steven paused to explain the last verse which he wrote after Maria’s death. it was about a month afterwards and he was struggling with whether or not he could sing the songs he wrote and really believe them. As he sang it, it was a powerful and affirming moment for everyone present.
I’ve walked the valley of death’s shadow
So deep and dark that I could barely breathe
I’ve had to let go of more than I could bear
And questioned everything that I believe
But still even here
in this great darkness
A comfort and hope come breaking through
As I can say in life or death
God we belong to you. Steven Curtis Chapman