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Dying to Live - Steven Curtis Chapman



     
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Another case of I wish I wouldn't have
Another promise not to let Him down again
Fighting battles in a war I thought was over
The old man of sin died a long time agoLeft behind a sinful nature deep within
So if I want to win this fight
There's a part of me that must die
But I'm not gonna cry'Cause I'm dying to live, live for Jesus
Dying to give myself to Him
And the life that He gives will be mine
If I am dying to liveDying to live, live for Jesus
I want to give myself to Him
Gonna give up
From now on I'm dying to liveGiving up what I can't keep anyway
To gain something that I know I'll never lose
Trading in the temporary for the eternal
And though it's settled, I'm reminded everydayTo live or die to self it's up to me to choose
So if I want to win the fight there's a part of me
That must die

Well, I've said my goodbyes'Cause I'm dying to live, live for Jesus
Dying to give myself to Him
And the life that He gives will be mine
If I am dying to liveDying to live, live for Jesus
I want to give myself to Him
Gonna give up
From now on I'm dying to liveDying to live, live for Jesus
Dying to give myself to Him
And the life that He gives will be mine
If I am dying to liveDying to live, live for Jesus
I want to give myself to Him
Gonna give up
From now on I'm dying to liveDying to live, live for Jesus
Dying to give myself to Him
And the life that He gives will be mine
If I am dying to liveDying to live, live for Jesus
I want to give myself to Him
Gonna give up
From now on I'm dying to live
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Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962 in Paducah, Kentucky) is one of the most influential singer/songwriters in contemporary Christian music. He was first signed on to a songwriting deal in the early 1980s, based upon the strength of his song "Built To Last" which was recorded by popular gospel group The Imperials. Shortly after, he signed a record deal with Sparrow Records, where he rose to prominence.

He and his wife Mary Beth have three biological children, (Emily Elizabeth, Caleb Stevenson, Will Franklin) and they adopted three Chinese girls (Shaohannah Hope Yan, Stevey Joy Ru, Maria Sue Chapman). They are also recognized advocates for adoption. Together, they founded Shaohannah's Hope, a charity organization which offers grants to qualifying families to help defray the cost of adopting, at home and abroad. Both were awarded the Angels of Adoption award by a Congressional Committee for adoption in Washington, D.C.

Chapman's five-year-old daughter, Maria Sue Chunxi Chapman, was killed in a tragic accident on May 21, 2008.[7] Maria was accidentally hit by her older brother Will, driving a Toyota Land Cruiser pulling into the driveway of their home in Franklin, Tennessee after coming home from a play audition, according to Tennessee Department of Safety spokesman Mike Browning. Maria was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital.

The entire family was preparing to celebrate their eldest son Caleb's graduation from high school and their daughter's engagement just hours before the accident. A spokesman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol termed it "a terrible accident," and no charges were filed.

Maria was the youngest in the family, and one of three daughters adopted from China by Steven and his wife, Mary Beth.[8] During the memorial service for Maria, in which Pastor Scotty Smith preached, the family expressed their faith in God and their love for each other.[9][10]

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Chapman family began to speak publicly about their loss and the role that faith played in it all. They appeared on Good Morning America, Larry King Live and in People magazine.[11][12] Maria was buried in her flower girl dress as she along with Stevie Joy was going to be a Flower Girl in Emily's wedding in October.

The Do Everything Songfacts states that three years later the Christian singer-songwriter released re:creation, a collection of fresh versions of some of his most memorable tunes from the past plus six new songs. The record was an opportunity to communicate that he and his family believe God is recreating many wonderful things in their lives after their tragic loss.

Chapman and his sons recorded under the name of "Stevenson" for the 2003 Veggie Rocks CD. (Song: "I Love My Lips," VeggieTales). Chapman starred in the 2003 film Christmas Child.

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