Prayers for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family

Steven Curtis Chapman is a much beloved artist in the Christian music arena. He and his wife, Mary Beth, love children, and have adopted three girls from China - unfortunately, their youngest child died yesterday in a tragic accident:

Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest child died Wednesday evening after being struck by a car driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family's Williamson County home.

Maria, one of the Christian singer's six children, was taken by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Hospital, which confirmed the death, according to Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

The 5-year-old was hit by an SUV driven by her teenage brother, she said. Police did not give the driver's name.

The teen was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser down the driveway of the rural home about 5:30 p.m. and several children were playing in the area, McPherson said. He did not see Maria in the driveway before the vehicle struck her, she said.

I pray that the Chapmans find strength and comfort in the Lord, and I will kepp them lifted up to the Throne of Grace.