A Call to Prayer
In times like these we desperately need God - we need God to meet with us, to comfort us, and to give us perspective. We need to look heavenward to the One who can give grace and pour out His mercy in our time of need.
In view of this, the leadership of Campus Crusade for Christ invites you to join together sometime this Thursday in a concerted gathering to call on God. Perhaps you could invite others in your community to join together with the staff, students, alumni, and laypeople throughout our country to call on the Lord to work in this very difficult situation.
I also think it would be an incredible testimony and blessing to the Virginia Tech community to know there has been such an outpouring of love demonstrated by prayer.
So if God is leading you to join us, would you mind leaving a comment to let us know that you are joining us in prayer? Would you let us know the location (city, state) you will be praying and leave an encouraging note for our Campus Crusade for Christ community at Virginia Tech?
My thoughts and prayers continue to be those who lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy!
Comment by Kim — April 19, 2007 @ 11:39 am
We here in Spartanburg are praying for everyone at Virginia Tech. Our heart aches for you. May the healing power of Jesus heal all of us.
Comment by Ginni — April 19, 2007 @ 11:39 am
I am praying with you and for you today at my home. I pray that God will comfort all those affected by this tragedy with a peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray that everything that was meant for evil, will work together for good and that those who do not know Jesus will be drawn to His side through this. I pray for revival on this campus, and on all school campuses.I pray that the nation as a whole will break into revival and seek God’s face.
Comment by heather miller — April 19, 2007 @ 11:38 am
Our prayers are with you all.
Comment by Teresa — April 19, 2007 @ 11:36 am
We are sending this call to prayer around the world. I am so grateful for Va Tech–it is where my husband and I found Christ 35 years ago through the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. We have been serving on the staff of Northport Baptist Church here on Long Island, and know first hand the on-going devastating effects of trauma as we continue to see lives ripped apart as a result of 9-11. Everyone needs God’s help at this time. It CAN be a turning point. We are so gratified to see the Christians on campus rising up and lifting up the standard of Christ. He truly is the only answer.
Comment by Mary O'Connor 1972 — April 19, 2007 @ 11:36 am
The women’s prayer group at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Hurricane, WV lifted you up in prayer at this morning’s meeting.
Comment by Karen — April 19, 2007 @ 11:34 am
My 3 year old and I are saying nightly prayers for the VA Tech community…our hearts our saddened and dismayed at this horrendous tragedy..God Bless you all from St Paul Minnesota
Comment by Karyn and Zach — April 19, 2007 @ 11:33 am
I am a former staff member of Campus Crudade for Christ. Our oldest daughter is a freshman in college this year. My heart goes out to all of the families and friends involved.
Many families will be praying with you at our homesschool Christian co-op today.
Detroit, Michigan
Comment by Lisa Fort — April 19, 2007 @ 11:30 am
Could this be the SPARK to bring about the Great Awakening that Bill Bright fasted/interceded for all those years? Perhaps we should add this to the fervent prayers now going up on the heels of the Virginia Tech tragedy this week!
Comment by Martha Jones — April 19, 2007 @ 11:30 am
I will be joining co workers in prayer for those affected by this tragedy. My heart goes out to those who are mourning today. I trust we will all hear from the Lord as we come together.
Comment by Linda Woods — April 19, 2007 @ 11:29 am
We as a campus family will be gathering this Thursday evening during our student worship time for prayer and reflection for the families and students at Virginia Tech. We are praying specifically for the Christian groups and students on the campus of Virginia Tech that they will have courage and clarity as they communicate the love of Jesus Christ to many hurting people.
Josh Beers
Vice President for Student Services
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
Comment by Joshua Beers — April 19, 2007 @ 11:28 am
Seeking the Almighty God on behalf of those at VT and those affected through this.
Comment by Joshua — April 19, 2007 @ 11:25 am
We have a Bible study at work every Thursday during our lunch time. We will pray today for the Virginia Tech tragedy.
Comment by Russell Stephens — April 19, 2007 @ 11:24 am
We are getting a group together at my friend’s house to pray for the families tonight @ 7pm. God is indeed All Powerful!
Lindsay
Houston, Texas
Comment by Lindsay — April 19, 2007 @ 11:24 am
We are praying for you in Florida. May God be with you all and carry you through. God’s grace IS stronger than any evil man can do.
God Bless
Comment by Susan Caron — April 19, 2007 @ 11:24 am
I live in Altoona Pa. and my thoughts and prayers arre with you all in Va. and the families of the victims.
Comment by Lori Haigh — April 19, 2007 @ 11:22 am
On Tuesday night our womens bible study prayed for those effected by this great act of evil.
I will continue to pray for them and for God’s glory to be knowen.
From Washington state in Bellingham
Comment by Cheryle McConnaughey — April 19, 2007 @ 11:21 am
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved. Today is also our day of remembering the victims and survivors of the Bombing in Oklahoma City. Another senseless tragedy. We wish you much love, peace and healing.
Blessings.
Comment by Robin from Oklahoma — April 19, 2007 @ 11:21 am
My family, and friends will join you from St. Louis, MO, to pray for all the victims, their families and all those injured in the Virginia Tech tragedy.
The Lord will be your everlasting light and your days of sorrow will end. (Isaiah 60:20)
Comment by Theda Oliver — April 19, 2007 @ 11:19 am
We will be having our weekly small group meeting tonight where we will join with you in prayer. Our hearts go out to all of the victims and their families: those who died, those who were injured, and those who were witnesses to this horrific event.
Comment by Vickie Hunter — April 19, 2007 @ 11:18 am
The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.
Psalm 34:17-19a
Many cried out to the Lord when we lost our son last year, and He proved to be our Comforter and the healer of our brokenhearts.
We count it a great privilege to join in prayer from New Jersey for all those who are grieving now.
Comment by Beebe family — April 19, 2007 @ 11:17 am
We are praying in Texas.
Comment by Elizabeth — April 19, 2007 @ 11:16 am
We are the CCC campus ministry in Rio de Janeiro and are praying daily for the families of the victims, for those who were injured, those who escaped and those left behind to process it all.
We are praying that all The Lord will give you the wisdom to be there for all of those who seek you out and those who are now so open to spiriyual things. Our website (the equivalent of Every Student) has your recommended article in Portuguese in case you want to recommend it to native Portuguese speakers.
Aïda Hamilton(CCC staff in Brazil)
Comment by Aïda Hamilton — April 19, 2007 @ 11:15 am
i’m in japan on STINT and i just wanted to let you know we’re praying for you here in japan. even the japanese crusade staff and students have heard about it on the news and we had time today during our “cru meeting” to pray for viriginia tech. we’re all saddened by what’s happened but hopeful and assured that God’s using this for His glory!
Comment by Jessica Tekawa — April 19, 2007 @ 11:15 am
We will be praying for all of the families, and victims of this tragedy.
Our church will also be lifting up everyone as well.Peace and comfort for our staff there and there families.
That the healing power of Jesus begin healing all involved.
Pete Vega Jr
Comment by Peter Vega — April 19, 2007 @ 11:15 am