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?
Our Community Bible Study staff meets each morning at 10:00 mountain time. We have been praying for the families, the students, the staff of VT, as well as for the parents of the one who caused such pain and grief. May the LORD indeed have the ultimate glory as we all trust Him. Romans 8:28,29
Comment by Camilla L. Seabolt — April 19, 2007 @ 7:03 pm
This is my fathers world. Our God reign, Or God is an awsome God. He will never leave or forsake us.Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death he will not forsake us. He will confort us in our sorrow. Notthing will happen to us without His permission. His banner over us is love. This is my prayer for all those who are now in this valley of the shadow of death. I am sharing in your sorrow, and pray for healing and comfort for you daily.
Comment by Regine Greaser — April 19, 2007 @ 6:59 pm
for all virginia tech im from maracaibo venezuela im today all cru is praying for u here… i know that is a big tragedi for you but remember that God give us the streng to stand up, we are not alone and in this moment is when we need to pray and ask him for help… we love you and our prayers are with you..God blees you all
Comment by mary c mancilla — April 19, 2007 @ 6:53 pm
Saddleback Community Collge Campus Cru in Mission Viejo, Ca will be continueing in our prayers!
Comment by David Iijima — April 19, 2007 @ 6:48 pm
I have been praying since I heard of this tragedy. I have requested that all of my blog readers pray (most of them are Christian). This is so horrific. I am praying that the Lord is with all of the families, the faculty, the students and any others who are affected. Aren’t we all affected, though? The Lord truly needs to heal this world. Know that my prayers, and those of my family and friends, are with all of you at Virginia Tech.
Comment by Gena — April 19, 2007 @ 6:42 pm
My heart hurts for you and goes out to all of you.My family will be praying for you.Just remember God is with you and he will comfort you(Matthew 5:4),(II Corinthians 1:3-4) and he cares for you (1Peter 5:7).
We will continue to pray for the injured
for the family and friends of those who lost someone and everyone else who has been effected by this tragedy.
Prayers coming from Millington,Tennessee
Comment by Dana Rice — April 19, 2007 @ 6:35 pm
We need to forgive. As Jesus would say. He not know what he’s done.
Comment by Kathy — April 19, 2007 @ 6:32 pm
Please know that I am praying for all the lives touched by this tragedy.
May the Lord Bless you and Keep you,
Joyce Zimmerman
Manheim, PA
Comment by Joyce Zimmerman — April 19, 2007 @ 6:31 pm
We are praying for you up here in Rockland County NY. Our young adults group meets tonight and our focus will be prayer for the campus and the families affected by this tradgedy. May God grant you His peace in the midst of this storm. He is sitting shivah with you.
Comment by Pastor Daniel Johnson — April 19, 2007 @ 6:29 pm
Praying for grace, comfort, peace, strength, and most of all healing in Clinton, MS. If we rely on Him, He will see us to the other side. God bless.
Comment by Elizabeth — April 19, 2007 @ 6:29 pm
To all those affected by this tragedy, I pray that God’s love covers you like a warm blanket.
Comment by Belkis — April 19, 2007 @ 6:22 pm
Long Beach City College Campus Crusade here in Cali is praying for you all!!
Comment by katzy serrano — April 19, 2007 @ 6:22 pm
i send my love and pray for all of you. being a college student myself it is scary to think that this could happen! i am so sorry for your loss and pray you find strength to move through this and countinue on in life keeping the victims close to your hearts. just know that all of america is thinking and praying for you as am i.
Comment by lauren ritz — April 19, 2007 @ 6:21 pm
Praying from Northeast, Alabama
Comment by NspiredByFaith — April 19, 2007 @ 6:18 pm
Praying for the entire student body, professors, and affected families. May God cover you in His blessings during this unimaginable time of grief.
Comment by NspiredByFaith — April 19, 2007 @ 6:17 pm
I join you in prayer that GOD will comfort all of you that grieve, all of you that have lost loved ones, and the family of the gunman for what they too must now endure. I also ask GOD to guide our country to peace, and pray that this will never happen again anywhere in the world.
Comment by Lori — April 19, 2007 @ 6:14 pm
we prayed for you guys today. i know God heard. Blessings to VT Cru… always know that your brothers and sisters got your back
Comment by katzy serrano — April 19, 2007 @ 6:13 pm
This tragedy can turn unbelievers hearts toward HIM. My prayer is that it does. Christ followers [Believers] have someone to go to, namely GOD, who loves them and hears their cry and sustains them through the wrenching sorrow. Unbelievers have their friends for support but are missing an awesome, personal relationship with GOD, that is free for the asking. Friends come and go, but GOD is always available to contact, 24-7. His love is amazing. Praying for ALL of you. May HIS presence rest within you. Lynne B.
Comment by Lynne Borger — April 19, 2007 @ 6:12 pm
Expat’s in Switzerland are praying for all who have been affected by the events at VT. Prayer is the one thing we can give, when we are so far away.
Comment by Deanna — April 19, 2007 @ 6:12 pm
I’ll be praying, and have been praying ever since I found out. I’m from Lancashire, England.
Blessings.
Comment by Sarah — April 19, 2007 @ 6:11 pm
Praying for all of you, the community of Virginia Tech, students, staff, faculty and families! I am executive pastor at a church in Bonita, California and I want you to know, we as a church body will be praying and lifing you up in our Sunday service this weekend. We also sent an email to our congregation members, calling our church to pray for each one of you when we heard of this horrific news. Our hearts and prayers are with you - Our God is big and He hears our prayers in the name of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!! Stay focused on HIM!
Comment by Kelly Buchanan — April 19, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
Please know that my family, and church family,in Haverhill, NH is praying and have been praying the 23rd Psalm for you. Even in the valley of the shadow of death, fear no evil–for God is with you. God promises to never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5) Although the valley seems incredibly deep and dark, Christ has given us a sure hope and promise.
Life is but a vapor. I pray that you will strive to live it coram deo–before the face of God. It is the only safe place to be.
Comment by Lora Goss — April 19, 2007 @ 6:08 pm
My family and I pray that God can strenghen all the students,familys,and friends that were effected by this situation we ask for Gods blessing to penitrate in the hearts of all in virginia tech and through the Lord they all can get by these rough times
God Bless All
Comment by Yesenia,Eliana,Luis jr., & Luis — April 19, 2007 @ 5:59 pm
He will not leave you comfortless.
Praying in
Winter Park Florida
Comment by The Nix Family — April 19, 2007 @ 5:57 pm
Our small group will be joining you in prayer in Ossipee,NH “Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. I will help you, I will strenghen you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand” Isa. 41:10
Comment by Stephen Bravo — April 19, 2007 @ 5:47 pm