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?
I am in a small group of moms of adult kids, and we prayed for you all today, and for the families of all involved. This is in Fairfax, VA. Our love and prayers continue with you as you go through the grieving and healing process. May God bring His light into this very dark situation, and may souls be brought into His Kingdom!
Comment by Cindy — April 19, 2007 @ 4:10 pm
I just read Molly’s story and I can’t even describe how this makes me feel. I will be praying for her and for all of the students at VT– I’m so sorry! May God be with y’all and protect y’all.
Comment by Cindy Shieh — April 19, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
Myself and all my friends will be praying today.
Comment by Chanda — April 19, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
Any words I could think to say would never be as comforting as Scripture…Please remember Romans 8:39, Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 13:5b and I Peter 3:8-22. May God CONTINUE to bless you all, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heidi, Bellefonte, PA
Comment by Heidi — April 19, 2007 @ 4:00 pm
Praying for peace & healing for all
Comment by Ursula — April 19, 2007 @ 4:00 pm
We are taking time tonight at Indiana University during our weekly Cru meeting to pray for those of you who have lost someone that God would meet you in your grief. Also for everyone at VT and asking God to use this to bring others to Himself.
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:20) NIV
Comment by Dave Fladung — April 19, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
MAY GOD TEACH YOU HOW TO LOVE
GREATER THAN YOU ARE CAPABLE OF
GIVE YOU STRENGTH FROM ABOVE
SEE TO YOUR EVERY NEED
HEAR AND ANSWER YOUR EVERY PLEAD
HELP YOU WITH THE LIFE YOU LEAD
MENTIONING YOU IN MY PRAYERS
SOWING A SEED OF LOVE TO YOU
RODERIC SELLS TWYMAN
Comment by RODERIC SELLS TWYMAN — April 19, 2007 @ 3:58 pm
May the peace of God that passes ALL understanding be with each and every person involved and all the familys that have been touched by this horrific tragedy. Jesus Bless as only you can.
My sincere condolances to all.
God help us.
Comment by Connie — April 19, 2007 @ 3:51 pm
I will join in prayer at 7! May God bless and comfort all affected by the tradgedy right now and in the weeks to come.
God, you are our only source of strength and comfort!
Russiaville, IN
Comment by MARY HILLMAN — April 19, 2007 @ 3:51 pm
I have forwarded to friens, and family across the southeast. I will be at a church meeting tonight, and we about 30-40) will stop and pray.God Bless…
Comment by leehall — April 19, 2007 @ 3:51 pm
I will join in prayer at 7! May God bless and comfort all affected by the tradgedy right now and in the weeks to come.
God, you are our only source of strength and comfort!
Comment by MARY HILLMAN — April 19, 2007 @ 3:51 pm
I am saddened to learn of the tragedy at VTU and have been praying tearfully for the victims, injured and extended families affected. I have two children in college. May the God of All Comfort be with each person as he or she grieves and looks to God for strength to live. My heart and prayers go out to every person in the VTU community.
Dave Barry Mission Viejo, California
Comment by Dave Barry — April 19, 2007 @ 3:49 pm
I will be joining my family in Denton, Maryland tonight in prayer for all those impacted by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. My heart breaks for the students, faculty, family and friends on the Virgina Tech campus. My prayer is that our country would seek Jesus who is the ultimate source of comfort and peace.
Comment by Trish Kotyk — April 19, 2007 @ 3:46 pm
“Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest.”
May God guide and comfort all affected by this tragedy. Lean on him, and find strength in His love. I’m praying for you from DC, may you find hope.
Comment by C Tarpey — April 19, 2007 @ 3:44 pm
I am one of many praying for you from Colorado. I am from Oklahoma City and had friends and acquaintances in the Murrah bombing. I live in a suburb of Denver not far from Columbine and Bailey. The pain of losing friends and family and the feeling of security in our community is so overwhelming but the power of God’s comfort is beyond comprehension. I pray God gives you just what you need at this very moment and through each moment of every day to come. His strength is sufficient.
Comment by Ginger — April 19, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
May we all continue to pray for the students, faculty, and family members touched by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. May we also pray for all those on college campuses that God will keep them safe from harm.
In His love,
Nancy Wohlfeil
Comment by Nancy Wohlfeil — April 19, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
www.VT32.org
Created to remember the 32 innocent members of the Virginia Tech family who were horrifically taken from us. Please help us honor the victims by sharing your thoughts and prayers.
God bless!
Pay it forward…please keep this message & our prayers moving.
Comment by Josh M — April 19, 2007 @ 3:42 pm
Dear beloved ones, my friends and I are praying with you and for you, if you can’t pray just know there are so many who are praying on your behalf. We love you so much in the name of Jesus.
Love,
Debra in Orlando
Comment by Debra — April 19, 2007 @ 3:36 pm
In the sadness of our hearts, we join in praying for all of you - and everyone affected by this tragedy. May God indeed rain down his comfort and show us how to overcome evil with good.
Comment by Tracie — April 19, 2007 @ 3:33 pm
My son is serving with CCCI in West Africa with One Story right now. I am sure he and his partners are totally unaware of what has occured. It will be difficult for them to learn of this and feel as helpless as we all feel. Our help comes in the Lord. I will pray daily for the VTech staff of CCC, the students, and their families as you all continue to minister to them.
Comment by Joyce — April 19, 2007 @ 3:29 pm
The Christian preschool I work at in Maryland has been uplifting the families and the students at Virginia Tech every morning before we bring the children into the school.
May our Lord bring glory out of awful situation.
In His Love,
Vicki Mattingly, Maryland
Comment by Vicki Mattingly — April 19, 2007 @ 3:28 pm
I’m a former Crusader and still have friends on staff in WI, FL, & CA. I have been praying and will continue to do so. I pray that your light will shine to those who are lost.
Comment by Gela Ashcroft — April 19, 2007 @ 3:26 pm
I will definitely be praying, as will our church. I received a BA in ‘93 and an MAEd. in ‘96 from Tech.
I know that one day I’ll meet my little brothers and sisters of the faith who died in this tragedy. We have an awesome God!
Comment by Greta H. — April 19, 2007 @ 3:25 pm
May you find peace within our lord god to get you through this traggedy. Lean on him and he will give you comfort I try to remember that God always has a plan and at the time of traggedy we don’t know what it is, but he is good and we have to trust him. May God bless all of you and your families…
Comment by Jeanine Magana, Moreno Valley, Ca — April 19, 2007 @ 3:25 pm
We will continue to lift our brothers and sisters up in prayer. May God speak to you and comfort you.
Comment by Vanessa Robles — April 19, 2007 @ 3:24 pm