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?
The campus crusade in Long Beach, CA will be praying for you guys. Hang in their. God will get you through this with his strength and comfort.
Love, Jenny-campus crusade in LB
Comment by Jenny Granados — April 19, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
We, the church family, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have been praying for the VA Tech family. Asking the “God of all comfort, who comforts us in our troubles”…to make Himself more real than ever before to all those involved. We bless you in the name of Jesus Christ and our hearts are with you.
Comment by Terry Ellis — April 19, 2007 @ 1:50 pm
Thank you for your email regarding a call to prayer. May we all be united under our Savior. As we pour our hearts and cries of anguish unto Him, let us lift those families and friends of those students who were slain and injured as well as the gunman’s family. May those families feel God embracing them with His love, grace, peace and presence. Our family has been praying for this tragic tragedy as it has unfolded. Prior to heading to school and work this morning, we joined together for a special time of prayer remembering the loved ones slain and injured and their families and friends. We also lifted in prayer: the staff and those involved in Campus Crusade especially, those ministering to these families. In His Word, He says: ‘Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.(Jeremiah 29:12) and remember in Hebrews 13:5 that He will never desert us nor ever forsake us. The Lord is our rock and refuge, our fortress and deliverer. (Psalm 18:2-3). God’s peace,
Comment by Laureen — April 19, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
I am a director for a Christian preschool in Orland Park, Illinois. My teachers and I feel that it is so important to teach our little ones the importance of prayer and how God speaks to them through the Bible stories
we tell in class! Keep up the good work in His name!
Comment by Michele McGuire — April 19, 2007 @ 1:45 pm
I am a former member of CCC. It was at a CCC Conference in Daytona Beach that I recommitted my life to Christ. Now my daughter is an active CCC member at her college. Please know that our church in Mt. Airy, MD is PRAYING for you all. Stay strong. When someone asks, “Where was God” refer them to Acts 2:22-24. He was there! Just like He was there when He delivered His Son for our sins.
Comment by Janice Finsterwald — April 19, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
We will be adding our prayers from home tonight.
Merrimack, NH
Comment by Theresa Yasevich — April 19, 2007 @ 1:42 pm
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND MY MOST SINCER PRAYER FOR YOU ALL
Comment by Yazmil Soriano — April 19, 2007 @ 1:38 pm
I am lifting you up in prayer. Hold tight to Jesus.
Comment by Sue — April 19, 2007 @ 1:38 pm
We have been praying daily for you folks during this tragic time. We are truly saddened at the tragedy you have suffered and from which you will continue to suffer for many years to come. May the God of hope and peace touch you with His love as you place your trust in Him. Only He can make sense out of all of this. We in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada count it a privilege to uphold you in prayer.
Comment by David and Rosalie Garwood — April 19, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
I am praying for everyone involoved at Virginia Tech. I am praying that the Lord will comfort all of the families affected, including the parents of the shooter. I pray that they will come to know Christ if they do not already know Him. I also pray that God protects them and that people show them mercy and Christ’s love inspight of what their son has done.
Comment by Sarah — April 19, 2007 @ 1:33 pm
We will be joining in prayer this evening to continue in heartfelt prayer and sympathy! Praise the Lord for all the postive response that is sweeping our nation and other countries as well.
Laura Wheeler, Gambrills, Md.
Comment by Laura Wheeler — April 19, 2007 @ 1:33 pm
Praying now and in the days and weeks to come.
Comment by kim from hiraeth — April 19, 2007 @ 1:32 pm
You are all in my prayers especially today. May you find comfort and peace knowing that the Lord is with you through this tragedy. God Bless!
Comment by Sharon Blanchong — April 19, 2007 @ 1:31 pm
My heart aches for the families and friends who have lost loved ones. Because we know that “nothing is impossible with God”, we are assured that God will bring healing to the VT community. Our prayers are with everyone - the families, students, CCC staff and VT staff–may God grant you peace and hope through such dark days. May God be glorified, even when we are sad and don’t understand!
Comment by Amy — April 19, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
This call to prayer is being networked in Harrisburg, PA and outward around the world. Please pray for the Cho family as well. Let God’s grace be known in every grieving heart and home that His glory will be magnified globally. Phil. 2:5-10
Comment by Sue B. — April 19, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
We are praying from our church in Bloomington Illinois.
Comment by Carol — April 19, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
I live in Enterprise, AL. My prayers have already been with you and will continue to be.
Comment by Kim — April 19, 2007 @ 1:26 pm
chula vista, ca
bonita weseleyan church
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Comment by rebecca eggers — April 19, 2007 @ 1:21 pm
The college and career Sunday School class at First Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Ga. will be lifting you up in prayer. God bless you all.
Comment by Teresa — April 19, 2007 @ 1:20 pm
Just know that God is always there, and he has a plan for everything and everyone. In HIS OWN time……
Keep your eye on the Sparrow.
Comment by Cindy — April 19, 2007 @ 1:19 pm
Praying for you in Jamaica.
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. Psalm 34:18
Comment by M. Montaque — April 19, 2007 @ 1:18 pm
We will join you in the prayers and uphold all the students and their families in our prayers.
God answers prayer (James 5:16). God has promised to listen and respond to the prayers of His children (Isaiah 65:24). He promises to act when our petitions are in Jesus’ name—that is, matching His will and His timing (John 14:13)
Comment by John Edwards — April 19, 2007 @ 1:17 pm
We’re missionaries in Guayaquil, Ecuador (South America). We were praying at the moment we heard about this on the news. May the Lord bless all the families involved in this tragedy. We love them!
Comment by Pablo and Rebecca Pazmino — April 19, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
I can’t imagine the hurt and pain others are feeling but my heart aches for the VA Tech community. I am praying for healing and restoration and for God to get the glory in this!
Comment by Tracie Warren — April 19, 2007 @ 1:11 pm
A group of middle school boys will gather this evening for a bi-monthly home group bible study. Prayers will be offered up to the vitim’s families, friends, and community. It is in our weakness that we see God’s strength.
In Christ’s love,
GT
Comment by GT — April 19, 2007 @ 1:10 pm