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 put the request thru our church phone tree requesting our members to stop what they were doing at 7 PM tonight and pray for all of you associated with Virginia Tech. Also some of us came up to our church and held a prayer service at 7 PM. Good can come out of such a tragic event. We’ll keep on praying for all of you.
Comment by Jean — April 19, 2007 @ 10:54 pm
Whilst New Zealand is on the other side of the world, we are feeling the impact of your tragedy. We pray that university students around the world will stop and take stock of their lives and see how Christ makes a difference. Virginia Tech Cru staff and students are being a beacon of light around the world in the midst of great personal tragedy. Well done and to God be the glory!
Comment by Christy — April 19, 2007 @ 10:51 pm
had not received this until tonight, but a friend & I had spent an hour in prayer this morning, as we do every Thursday.
I respectfully suggest that you omitted one vital prayer need - the family and loved ones of the shooter. They are undoubtedly sufferring unbelievable pain not only in their loss, but the shame and sorrow for his actions. Having lost three closest friends & our favorite teacher in a hotel fire when we were seniors in high school in 1946 I do have some knowledge and background for empathizing. I can assure you that God is still on duty. Always has been, always wull be, and He WILL give you comfort & peace if you allow Him to. p
Comment by Penny Joplin — April 19, 2007 @ 10:50 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.
Comment by Jung Hee Su — April 19, 2007 @ 10:44 pm
I heard the news on 89.7 and also read it online…I will have my family of 4 join in this prayer tonight @ 11:00pm on thursday 4/19 at our home so our loving God will strengthen those who were affected. God is in control even when it does not seem like it. I am very proud of Laura for taking that huge step and having a father to encourage with spiritual words. God Bless
Comment by Jasmine Antoine — April 19, 2007 @ 10:43 pm
We will be praying tomorrow @ work in the morning @ 7:30am. Lancaster Pa God Bless
Comment by Robert — April 19, 2007 @ 10:42 pm
“Weeping may go on all night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5b
Love you and praying for you from Saint Maries, ID.
Comment by Erika Nall — April 19, 2007 @ 10:40 pm
Praying for y’all from sugar land, texas. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” -John 14:27
Comment by Jo — April 19, 2007 @ 10:38 pm
UK is praying for you all
Comment by Travis — April 19, 2007 @ 10:35 pm
Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH) prayed for VT tonight at our weekly meeeting and we will continue to lift you in prayer in the coming days and weeks.
Comment by Arthur — April 19, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
Praying for yall from arkansas.
Comment by Elaine — April 19, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
I just prayed for those impacted by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. It is a privilege to be praying with all of God’s people. His love, mercy and grace will change lives.
Prayers and love from Plymouth Meeting, PA
Comment by Linda Frangipane — April 19, 2007 @ 10:19 pm
After discussions at work today, we came to the conclusion that without having the teachings of right and wrong in our schools; which are found in the Bible and in Prayers, the people in our schools are taught by liberal teachers who, in justifying their views on our children, we end up with the events of Columbine and Virginia Tech to sensationalize the news for profit, and not teach the Good News found in the Bible for our salvation and life eternal through the adherence to the Ten Commandments, the foundation for the Constitutional Law in the United States. This is evident by the doors in the Capital building in Washington D.C., where Moses is holding the Ten Commandments in his hands. It is the liberal judges in this country, along with lawyers, who want to destroy the moral fabric which has made this nation great in the decades and centuries of its past. We need to return to this morality not allow it to decay by allowing the immoral to be aloud and moral fiber of the country to be destroyed by those who wish to justify their evil ways and their quest for evil power as demonstrated by this very tragic event at Virginia Tech. If we learn anything from this, let us learn that if one is taught right from wrong and not that wrong is acceptable, that these events would not become more prolific in todays society. It is time to make a stand for the good in the world not turn the other way when people promote the evils of the world and not the power of the Holy Spirit which is in each one of us, if we only receive it and use it for the betterment of mankind not the destruction of mankind by such evil acts by those who have not been taught right from wrong and who do not know the truth and what is right as can be found in the Bible. My prayers go out to the people on the campus of Virginia Tech and we all know that through God’s Grace we can be comforted in such times of grief and sorrow. Let us learn the right way to be righteous and overcome the evils in our society. In God we Pray, Peace Be with You. It is certainly tragic, that it takes an event like this to allow prayer at school.
Comment by John C. Miller, Sr. — April 19, 2007 @ 10:13 pm
I’m praying here in Singapore.
I’d like to share two passages with you guys- Ps 37 & 1 Cor 9:19-23.
God bless.
Comment by Jia Bin — April 19, 2007 @ 10:06 pm
I’m with you guys in prayer and so is people in my church… I’m from Va and most of my family are Hokies
Comment by Donna — April 19, 2007 @ 10:03 pm
Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
The word “renew” means to Change ….The Promise of God is as we wait upon Him He’ll change our strength from natural strength to super natural strength. from our strength to His stength
The only place to find rest from the storm is in His strength. The only place to find comfort is in His strength.
Psa 34:4-5
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. (disappointed)
VT
You are in our hearts and prayers.
In His Grace
TS
Comment by Tony — April 19, 2007 @ 9:57 pm
Grace and peace to you all.
Love and prayers,
From Sequim, Washington
Comment by Branette — April 19, 2007 @ 9:56 pm
Praying for you in Hershey, PA
It’s sad that tragedy is what brings us together but may you know my Family and I will pray for you. you are not alone. I pray that as you are in pain we can share in your suffering as Brothers and sisters in Christ.
Comment by Debbie Smith — April 19, 2007 @ 9:50 pm
I have been praying for you! And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Comment by Rita from California — April 19, 2007 @ 9:49 pm
I prayed for you about 7:30 PM MDT that God will empower the Christians students to have a great witness and provide comfort in the power of the Holy Spitit. ALso that a revival will break out on the campus and around our country.
sue johnston
Comment by Sue Johnston — April 19, 2007 @ 9:48 pm
We have been praying, and will continue. We are having a prayer meeting tonight at 9:30 on campus.
Sending our love from Nebraska Christian College
Comment by Michelle — April 19, 2007 @ 9:47 pm
Will be praying from New Mexico.
When we can’t understand, we need to trust God.
Comment by Donna — April 19, 2007 @ 9:44 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who died in this horrible tragedy and with their families and friends. I am a parent of 2 and can not even fathom the thought. Our prayers are with those who survived and will have to deal with the thoughts and nightmares of this for the rest of their lives. May God wrap his loving and comforting arms around all of you and give you peace in the midst of the storm. Just know that people all over the country are praying for all of you.
Comment by Terrie Perry — April 19, 2007 @ 9:31 pm
“We do not know what to do but our eyes are on you.” II Chronicles 20:12b
My family and I are praying for you right now. We love you. Jesus loves you.
Comment by Jonathan Fitzner — April 19, 2007 @ 9:29 pm
We have praise band rehearsal on Thursday nights at Woodbury Presbyterian in Orlando, Florida. We began tonight’s practice with prayer for the VA Tech community. May the Lord bless you, keep you, comfort and heal you with His love.
Comment by Gayle — April 19, 2007 @ 9:27 pm