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 family is praying for you all! My husband and I were both involved in CCC in Utah. We are in California and I know several that are praying.
Comment by Linda — April 19, 2007 @ 5:41 pm
“My soul, wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
On God my salvation and my glory rest;
The rock of my strength,
my refuge is in God.
Trust in Him at all times, O people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:5-8
Nothing is as comforting and powerful as God’s own words to His own. May He bless and keep us all in His powerful right hand….He is able. In Christ’s love, Pat.
Comment by Pat McClaughry — April 19, 2007 @ 5:37 pm
Praying continually in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comment by carolyn — April 19, 2007 @ 5:29 pm
Campus Crusade for Christ
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Comment by mike morabito — April 19, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
our campus cru group and women’s Bible study are and will be in fervent prayer for the students, leaders, teachers, and officials at Virginia Tech.
know that your brothers and sisters at Chapman University are on their knees for you and your campus! Ecc. 3
Comment by Hannah De Guzman — April 19, 2007 @ 5:21 pm
Sei que provavelmente muitos não saberão o que está escrito aqui, mas mesmo assim acho que nosso sentimento é um só nesse momento. Só consigo pensar que o nosso Senhor e Salvador Jesus Cristo consolará o coração deste povo e principalmente das famílias que estão passando por esse momento. Gosatria que todos soubessem que aqui no Brasil pessoas estão orando por todos vocês, não é muito aparentemente, mas se vocês deixarem o Consolador fará o impossível porque o possível estamos fazendo.
Comment by Hosana — April 19, 2007 @ 5:21 pm
I think it is a powerful witness that you students are willing to step up and be counted for the power of prayer. God said if we would humble ourselves and pray that he would hear us. We are also praying for the parents of victims and for those who were wounded. God can work good out of all things!
Comment by Margaret Dunn — April 19, 2007 @ 5:18 pm
We have nine women who meet at our church in Rehoboth, MA on Thursday evening and we will also be praying for all of you at VT, including faculty and families.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Joyce, Cindy, Kim, Trudy, Deb, Shirley, Christine, Gale, and Lila
Comment by Joyce Bessette — April 19, 2007 @ 5:17 pm
I am praying for you all and your parents and the staff there…may the Lord be glorified in this tragedy, though we don’t see how it will be…
Comment by deb meyers — April 19, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
May today be all that you need it to be.
May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears.
May God manifest himself today in ways that you have never experienced?
May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered.
I pray that faith enters a new height for you, I pray that your territory is enlarged and I pray that you step into your destiny within the ministry. I pray for peace, health, happiness and true and undying love for God.
In Jesus name, it is so - Amen!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Pat — April 19, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
So many wasted lives. Only God can supply at a time such as this. Our family stands in prayer you. God is good and will pray that He will be glorified.
Comment by Sandy — April 19, 2007 @ 5:15 pm
Marshall, Texas will be praying with you.
Comment by Garden Pinkie — April 19, 2007 @ 5:15 pm
We have all been affected by this tragedy. Because Matthew Gwaltney was killed, I feel a sense of connection with his family since my last name is Gwaltney.
Our Thursday night men’s group will be praying tonight for the families and friends of the victims.
Comment by Gene Gwaltney — April 19, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
Our Bible study at University of Houston will be praying with you at 7pm tonight. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you in this time!
Comment by Nikki — April 19, 2007 @ 4:57 pm
I was alerted to your website by Brian Owen, a Campus Crusade worker and a student here at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola Univeristy. I am praying for all of you and the families and the university. May we see God’s hand in His comfort and healing.
Monica Romig, La Mirada, California, Biola Univeristy
Comment by Monica Romig — April 19, 2007 @ 4:50 pm
My heart goes out to all those who have been affected by this tragedy at VA Tech. I’m praying for God to embrace you with His grace as you face these days of sorrow and confusion.
Comment by Daphana — April 19, 2007 @ 4:38 pm
My heart goes out to you for the sorrow and loss that you are experiencing. You, your fellow students and your families are in my prayers. May the Great and All Powerful God and Creator of the universe give you the comfort and the grace and the strenght to deal with what has happened.
In Christ our Savior,
Debbie Jacksonville, Florida
Comment by Debbie Matthew — April 19, 2007 @ 4:35 pm
We will continue to pray, but especially today we lift our voices up with you. May you feel peace from our loving God who hears us and intercedes on behalf of our broken heats.
Comment by MamaToo — April 19, 2007 @ 4:30 pm
I truly believe in the power of prayer. I have seen God work miracles thru prayer. I will continue to pray for all of you. God is so good. I pray he brings comfort, heals and bring peace to all of those who are suffering. During our women’s Bible study this tonight, we will be joining with the many other people around the world as we lift all of you up in prayer. God Bless all of you today, tomorrow and in the days ahead.
Kathy B-C, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Comment by Kathy Brown-Cook — April 19, 2007 @ 4:29 pm
Our home life group prayed for you all when we met on Monday night and I’ll continue to pray for your campus, CCC group over the next days and weeks . God bless you as you give comfort to those who are hurting all around you. Blessings, Lisa S. Los Angeles, CA
Comment by Lisa — April 19, 2007 @ 4:24 pm
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will hold a prayer vigil at 8:15 p.m. Thursday night, 4/19 in the Quad on campus in memory of the Virginia Tech shooting victims. We are called to overcome evil with good. God grant us His peace.
Comment by Jan Baudin — April 19, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
Our Mercy Cell Group will be in prayer with you this evening. Take time to dwell in the secret place of the Most High for there you will find your rest. Abide under the shadow of the almighty. Say to the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in Him will I trust.
Mercy Cell Group-Cabot AR
Comment by Donna — April 19, 2007 @ 4:22 pm
I lead a highschool youth group. We are gathering tonight to join this united effort to seek the Lord and call upon Him to rain down His power and Holy Spirit immeasurably upon VT and every corner of this world.
Comment by Joan — April 19, 2007 @ 4:20 pm
My husband and I will be praying for you during our prayer time this evening at 9:00PM. Our prayer is for you to have the peace that passes all understanding! We will pray for your continued strength as you move through the next weeks and months. Be Bold! Be Brave! For the Lord your God is with you!
Comment by Karen & Denny Shenk — April 19, 2007 @ 4:17 pm
May God strengthen the families of the victims and the parents of Cho Seung-Hui who must be equally devastated. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Comment by Stephen — April 19, 2007 @ 4:10 pm