United Tour:Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman

We got back stage passes to meet Michael W. Smith. It was a great show! They teased each other and sang each others hits. Steven sang his song 'Cinderella' and talked about Maria, his 5 year old daughter who passed away in May. This song was written before she died, but has new meaning for him. Three weeks ago he danced with his oldest daughter Emily at her wedding, while his son Caleb sang it.

Cinderella

She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,

Without a care in the world.

And I'm sittin' here wearin' the weight of the world on my shoulders.

It's been a long day and there's still work to do,

She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!

There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my dancin''

"Oh please, daddy, please!"

So I'll dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms

Cause I know something the prince never knew

Oh I'll dance with Cinderella

I don't wanna miss even one song,

Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed

She wants to know if I approve of the dress

She says "Dad, the prom is just one week away,

And I need to practice my dancin'"

"Oh please, daddy, please!"

So I'll dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms

Cause I know something the prince never knew

Oh I'll dance with Cinderella

I don't wanna miss even one song,

Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

She will be gone.

Well, she came home today

With a ring on her hand

Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned

She says "Dad, the wedding's still six months away, but I need to practice my dancin'"

"Oh please, daddy please!"

So I'll dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms

Cause I know something the prince never knew

Oh, I'll dance with Cinderella

I don't wanna miss even one song,

Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

~Steven Curtis Chapman

During the concert I kept thinking about Matthew 18:20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Indeed there were many gathered in His name, and we know he is faithful.