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?
We have a prayer group of intercessors that have been meeting on Thursday nights for 30+ years. We will be praying tonight for Virginia Tech families, staff and counselors and whatever else God puts on our hearts. This is so significant! Thank you for starting this. Don’t you know that the Devil is cringing right now!!!! Worship the Lord for His goodness and it tears the enemy up!
Comment by Billie J. Mundt — April 19, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
Centre College in Danville, KY, will be joining in to pray tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
Comment by Alice Fleet — April 19, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
My family and I have been praying for everyone at Tech, as well as for the shooter’s family, every since this happened. Thankfully He that is in us, is greater than he that is in this world. We will continue in prayer and support.
Comment by Patricia Easley — April 19, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Just know that earth is just a detour to the ultimate peace and serenity of living in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No matter how difficult or needlessly cut-short life may be, His kingdom is His promise to us. He will most certainly greet those you’ve lost with open arms. My prayers are with you all.
Comment by Cheryl Flora — April 19, 2007 @ 2:22 pm
We will continue to pray for the VT family!
Dan, Karla and Ainsley Feeney~ Memphis, TN
Comment by Karla — April 19, 2007 @ 2:21 pm
As Nehemiah said in 1:4 “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” I haven’t fasted many days, but I have mourned and wept, and I have prayed. I will continue to pray for all of you at Virg. Tech.
Comment by Lyonie Hinshaw — April 19, 2007 @ 2:19 pm
From my home in Bakersfield, CA and my office in Kingsburg, CA, our thoughts and prayers are with the many people whose lives have been altered by the trajedy at VT. May the lord comfort you and be with you now and forever.
Comment by Rick Radon — April 19, 2007 @ 2:18 pm
We’re praying tonight at 7pm at Sierra Madre Congregational Church near Pasadena, CA! Our hearts are with you all via the Holy Spirit for the families and students caught in this evil plot and for the hearts, minds, and souls of America. May God open up the “good” out of this tradegy when we pray together in the Holy Spirit with faith and hope and love and “overcoming evil with good.” May God’s healing and reviving power come down! TO GOD BE THE GLORY….In Him Always!
Comment by Lauri Morrill — April 19, 2007 @ 2:18 pm
Peace and Greetings to All:
The students at St. Anastasia CCD in Newtown Square PA are praying for the faculty, family and friends at Virginia Tech. May the Lord Bless all of you in your time of need. May God bring you comfort and peace in your suffering.
We sent cards and prayers to in memory of those who have gone before us and rest with the heavenly Father. Amen
Comment by Kate ONeill-Braun — April 19, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
We will praying for you from our home. Emailed as many friends about the call for prayer for Virginia Tech. We will pray tonight in Lincolnton N.C @ 7:00pm
Comment by Julia L. Hoover — April 19, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
I am praying for everyone at Virginia Tech and all the families too. I pray that God will give you all a peace beyond all understanding. I believe many people are going to come to know God through this.
Comment by Lisa — April 19, 2007 @ 2:16 pm
Words of encouragement seem hardly sufficient and even empty at a time of such great, great loss. I pray the Holy Spirit will intercede on my behalf (as scriptures promises He will), on my family’s behalf and provide comfort, love and the grace to survive the coming days. We will not forget.
Praying in Arkansas!
Comment by The Benton Walker family — April 19, 2007 @ 2:13 pm
We are praying as Christian sisters and brothers and knowing that the Lord, inspite of the horror, can use this to bring folks to HIM. Our hearts go out to the grieving community of Tech, and to the immediate and extended families of those whose lives were taken. As a parent of young adults, I am praying for those suffering parents of the one who committed the crime. I keep reminding myself that The Lord Jesus is in control…and perfect love casts away all fear..In HIM, mn
Comment by Mary North — April 19, 2007 @ 2:13 pm
I know first hand what it is to lose a child at the young age of 16. Please know that GOD has a plan for us all and it is through him that we will recover. We will not be the same and we will not get over it…we will learn how to cope through GOD’S divine grace.
I pray that you all find the once present peace within. Be gentle to yourself and others through the recovery of this horrific event and don’t rush through the pain, it has a timeframe of it’s own and we need to appreciate and accept GOD’s will as difficult and confusing as it is…there is a reason.
Comment by Rebecca Lett — April 19, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
My prayers are with you all. We really don’t know how long any of us have the importance is to be ready. If you died today, do you know where you will spend eternity? If you want to spend eternity in heaven: acknowledge your sin (Romans 3:10,23); Acknowledge the penalty for sin (Romans 6:23); Jesus paid that penalty already (Romans 5:8); Then please accept Jesus who has already paid the price for your sins (Romans 10:13 and Ephesians 2:8-9)
Comment by Stephanie — April 19, 2007 @ 2:08 pm
…and I am so thankful that a good number of students who were involved knew and know the Lord–that is God’s grace. They are with the Lord now, or have access to God’s comfort and help at this very difficult time.
Comment by Theresa — April 19, 2007 @ 2:07 pm
We are meeting tonight in our home with friends to pray for the Virginia Tech community and for students around the country.
Comment by Bob and Judy Kuzman — April 19, 2007 @ 2:06 pm
I am writing to you from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Please know that we are weeping with you and are praying for you up here! May God sustain and lead you.
Comment by Chris — April 19, 2007 @ 2:06 pm
Praying for the relief of all those affected by the VT attack, especially friends and family, from Lexington, KY. May the tragedy spark in others the newfound fervency for spreading the Gospel that I and others here at the Univ. of KY have found.
Comment by Brian Hart — April 19, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
I will be praying for the families involved and for our world that these senseless acts of violence will stop and that as we join together and gain strength with Christ that the evil will be stopped.
Comment by Joyce Waddell — April 19, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
I am praying that many will come to know Christ through this tragedy, bringing good from evil.
Comment by Theresa — April 19, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
There are many things we do not understand. We’ll find out one day when we see Jesus face to face. Meanwhile, we will lift up our heads and look at Him, offering praises. Praying for His comfort to the students at VA Tech and their families
and praying that the Lord will give you the strength and that He will bless you with His Love and Peace.
Comment by Yao-Eng — April 19, 2007 @ 1:59 pm
I am praying for you all especially this evening at 7:00 p.m. as the world sends up an ocean of prayer on your behalf. Our God is an omnipresent God whose Presence is with you every moment of every day to strengthen, comfort, guide and most of all - LOVE YOU ALL - during this devastating week of your lives. His PEACE is with you to lift your hearts during this time of despair. He feels the pain that is piercing your hearts and will soothe the hurt if you only lean on Him. We don’t always know WHY horrific things happen in our lives, but we always know for CERTAIN that He is there to carry us through them when we can’t take another step. I am sending out this email to call all my friends and loved ones to a time of prayer on your behalf this evening at 7:00. May you feel His AWESOME & MIGHTY PRESENCE with you in a very special way.
In Christ’s Love,
Tim, Crystal, Ashlyn & Austin Gross
Memphis, IN
Comment by Crystal Gross — April 19, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
Texas Tech is praying for you and your campus. Christ has already overcome evil, and you are more than conquerors through Him. The Holy Spirit will deliver you from your current suffering and Christ will be glorified through this tragedy.
Comment by Sean — April 19, 2007 @ 1:56 pm
As a member of the faculty at the University of Toledo, I am deeply saddened, but also touched by the stories of courage and sacrifice. They are vivid reminders of how Jesus willingly gave His own Life for all of us.
Comment by Don White — April 19, 2007 @ 1:56 pm