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?
Praying for all of you strength and the ability to move forward ithe days ahead. Know that so many care and share your sorrow.
With love in Christ,
A mom in Austin, TX
Comment by Cindy — April 19, 2007 @ 9:24 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, survivors and families left without their loved ones. Only God can get you through this so keep your eyes on Him.
Tampa, FL
Comment by Shelley — April 19, 2007 @ 9:17 pm
We are engraved on the palm of God’s hand.
Nothing touches us until it first passed through the tightly clenched fingers of God!!!!!
God is sovereign. Trust Him!!!!!
Comment by Ed Jones — April 19, 2007 @ 9:11 pm
I feel God’s power and strength as I sit here reading and learning how fast and powerful God is.
Thank you for your leadership.
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. . … Job 37:5
Comment by Victoria Balog — April 19, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
Sorry:) Syracuse
Comment by Kellen — April 19, 2007 @ 9:09 pm
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerers thorugh him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord.”- Romans 8:37-39
Thank you so much! This is powerful. I’m praying for you. I love you. I need you to survive.
Comment by Kellen — April 19, 2007 @ 9:08 pm
I am praying for all of you and I praise God for the testimony of His grace and strength that you all have shown the world. You all are a light in darkness and I know that His word says that He will never leave you or forsake you. Many groups here in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake VA area are praying for all of you. My prayer is Colossians 1:11, “We pray that you will be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His Glory; to exercise every kind of endurance and patience with joy”
Comment by Barbara J. Woerner — April 19, 2007 @ 9:05 pm
Lord Console the hearts of those people that have under gone such agony and pain. I pray for all the Cho’s out there that needed to be heard, comforted, payed attention to, and loved. Release your spirit that people like Cho would be attended to by the discerning of your Love.
In Jesus Name!
My heart goes out to the victim’s families, Cho and all the people like him!
Comment by Sally Anguiano — April 19, 2007 @ 8:57 pm
이번 월요일에 있었던 총기난사 사건의 희생자 중 4명의 C.C.C.학생들이 포함되었다는 소식을 들었습니다. 저도 이곳에서 계속적으로 기도하고 있습니다. 이 소식을 듣고 저 또한 많은 충격을 받았고, 어떻게 위로를 할 지 막막합니다. 이곳 한국에서도 계속적으로 버지니아의 소식을 듣고 함께 하나님을 의지하며 기도하고 있습니다. 하나님께서 우리의 기도를 들어주시고, 이 모든 과정 가운데 영광을 받으시고, 슬픔을 당한 가족들을 위로해 주시고 학생들이 슬픔을 덜어 주실 것으로 믿습니다. 저는 영어를 전혀 못합니다. 그래서 대신 한국어로 타이핑을 쳐서 이곳에 올려놓습니다. 언어가 잘 안 통할지라도 저의 마음을 하나님께서 그곳에 전해 주실 줄 믿습니다.
1. C.C.C.학생 4명을 포함하여 사망한 학생들의 가족과 친구들을 위로하여 주소서.
2. 부상당한 학생들과 병원에 아직 입원해 있는 학생들의 몸과 마음을 온전히 치료하여 주소서.
3. 그 날의 참사를 목격한 생존자들을 충격으로부터 빨리 회복시켜 주소서.
4. 유가족과 학교에 빠른 수습을 주시고, 이일로 말미암아 인종간의 갈등으로 비화되지 않게 하소서.
5. 우리 간사들과 다른 선교단체들, 목회자들이 상처 입은 학생들을 지혜롭게 상담하며 사랑을 나눌 수 있는 길을 모색하게 하소서.
6. 버지니아 공대 총기 사건으로 인해 한인 2세들과 유학생들이 소극적이거나, 어눌해 하지
않고 캠퍼스에서 복음으로 소금과 빛으로 더욱 잘 살 수 있도록 인도하소서.
7. 한국 학생들이 이곳 학교와 사회에서 마땅히 해야 할 일을 가르쳐 주소서.
8. 한인 교회와 선교단체가 더욱 복음 전하는 일에 주력하여, 복음을 듣지 못한 사람들이 하나도 없게 하소서.
9. 주 예수 그리스도의 보혈이 사건현장에 충만함으로 어둠의 세력의 결박을 선포합니다.
10. 비극적인 참사 가운데서도 하나님의 마음과 뜻을 깨닫고 긍휼하심이 충만하게 하소서.
11. 전 세계 C.C.C.가 각 캠퍼스 선교지마다 소외된 학생들을 돌아보아 이들을 말씀 안에 올바로 양육하며 회복시키는 사명감을 갖게 하소서.
12. 캠퍼스에서 안타깝게 희생된 희생자들의 유가족을 위로하시고, 버지니아 공대 캠퍼스에
다시금 주의 복음이 널리 전해되는 기회가 되게 하소서.
13. 한국인 모두가 이번 사건을 통하여, 패망의 선봉인 교만을 떨쳐버리고 지극히 겸손한
양심과 태도로 임하는 기회가 되게 하소서.
14. 한국 이민 사회의 젊은 세대들의 정체성 확립이 건강한 토대에서 성장 할 수 있는
기회가 되게 하소서.
15. 이 사건으로 인해 미국 거주 한국인들이 피해가 없게 하시고, 안전하게 지켜주소서.
16. 주님이 주신 생명을 존귀하게 여기며, 전 세계적으로 자살과 살인의 잔혹함에 사로잡혀
있는 자들을 평안으로 위로하소서.
17. 지금이 복음을 전할 최적의 시기임을 깨어있는 그리스도인들이 알며 믿음으로 전도하여
불안에 떨고 있는 한국의 부모들과 유학 간 학생들을 주께로 인도하소서.
Comment by Jung Hee Su — April 19, 2007 @ 8:56 pm
May God give you His strength, comfort, and healing during this tragedy. May you know His presence and his leading as you minister to students and their families.
Comment by Janell — April 19, 2007 @ 8:54 pm
There is a family of three
On bended knee
Praying for thee!
Wishes for healing and comfort during this time…from Cumming, Georgia
Comment by katiebod — April 19, 2007 @ 8:53 pm
There is a family of three
On bended knee
Praying for thee!
Wishes for healing a comfort during this time…from Cumming, Georgia
Comment by katiebod — April 19, 2007 @ 8:53 pm
Our family is joining with others in prayer that the God of all comfort would pour out His love and peace at this time of great sorrow. We stand firm in the strength of God choosing not to be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good. We reach out in the love of Christ to each family suffering loss. May you be comforted today knowing others care deeply.
Comment by Leslie Harlan — April 19, 2007 @ 8:50 pm
I agree to pray tonight Thur for the campus of students and your daughter.
This has been a tragedy for our whole country.
“Lord touch the parents and other family members of these precious ones”
Sandra Lanham
Comment by Sandra Lanham — April 19, 2007 @ 8:47 pm
I haven’t stopped praying. I will continue.
Comment by Margaret — April 19, 2007 @ 8:44 pm
Your pain, your suffering my heart hurts so much and is broken over this tragedy.
GOD IS LOVE. He will never, ever leave us. KNOW that HE, our Precious Heavenly Father is working a great work on your campus and this nation. He is love; we must be and show His love to all - to those - know and unknown - in our daily lives.
His arms of strength, peace and hope be with you and carry you through this tragedy. Surrender and Let your Savior work in you and love you.
Your sister in Christ,
Phyllis
Comment by Phyllis A DuBose — April 19, 2007 @ 8:43 pm
We are praying for you here in Western Arkansas.
Comment by Don and Cathy — April 19, 2007 @ 8:41 pm
Praying from Ormond Beach, FL
“O my Comforter in sorrow, my heart is faint within me,” (Jeremiah 8:18 NIV)
Comment by Marisa Gary — April 19, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
dear precious brothers and sisiters in Christ,
Please know that our family (CCC staff usually serving in Germany, but on Home Assignment in the Chicagoland area) is praying for you. Our hearts go out to you.
We are bringing you before our Father’s throne. We are asking for comfort, healing, hope and peace to permeate. We are beseeching Him to Glorify Himself through each and every situation.
We believe God CAN and He desires to use each situation for GOOD.
We pray that each of you would choose to trust Him, lean on Him, fall on Him.
We wish we could hug each one of you.
Believing Him, Kari for Glenn, Michaela (11), Allie (9), adn J.T. (7)
Comment by kari frantz — April 19, 2007 @ 8:31 pm
My husband is a VA Tech grad and we visited there over our break. We are teaching at a Christian University in South Korea. We are praying for you and we are processing this tragedy and the shame of his being from South Korea. Our students are deeply grieved and we are seeking the Lord.
In my classes we have been writing, or quiet or thinking of all that has happened to process the terrible sin and pain, anger and shame.
Our Lord is mighty. He alone knows all things and He is working in the midst of great pain and sorrow. We are holding a candelight vigil tonight to lift up your campus and your students as well as all the families.
May our Lord’s comfort and healing deeply minister to all involved.
your sister in our Lord Jesus, Lynn
Comment by Lynn Henk — April 19, 2007 @ 8:30 pm
Have been praying since the first news came on TV.
Tonight on the news, one of the victims said he forgave the killer. Praise the Lord, that is the beginning of healing.
May He give us the grace to pray for his family, also.
Feel His arms around each of you, pouring out His love to you.
Because He lives and cares.
Winnie in OH
Comment by Winnie — April 19, 2007 @ 8:28 pm
Psalm 27:13 - “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.”
Our Loving Father’s heart must be aching and at the same time He is ready to comfort us.
Comment by Barbara Maxwell — April 19, 2007 @ 8:27 pm
Christ is the Master whose touch is tender in the midst of suffering. May He tenderly touch those who are seeking comfort. May He make himself known to those who are searching for answers. May He use those who are His at VA Tech to transform death into victory, pain into peace. Your sister in Christ from Boston, Susan
Comment by Susan Maini — April 19, 2007 @ 8:27 pm
Praying for you from Boston.
Comment by Karen Collins — April 19, 2007 @ 8:20 pm
“I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help… My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121
Prayers and love from Lancaster, PA
Comment by Jackie — April 19, 2007 @ 8:20 pm