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 too, have been praying for the entire VT campus as well the families of the the victims. This is such a horrific tragedy that it is hard to wrap my mind around it. I am an elementary teacher in Alleghany County, Virginia. My students range in age from 4 to 10…I teach computers. One of my 5th grade classes used maroon and orange markers to paint VT’s on their faces (and mine!) to show support for all at Tech. They want to do something but don’t know what. I told them that in this time of grief we are all Hokies. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God Bless you with His comforting Love,
Teresa Cox
Clifton Forge, Va.
Comment by Teresa — April 18, 2007 @ 8:37 pm
I pray for you when the news comes on, and that’s quite often. I pray God gives His peace that passes all understanding because this tragedy is beyond understanding. I pray you find comfort in His loving arms. He weeps as we do. He knows our pain. Only He can grow something beautiful from such tragedy.
In His Love
Patti
Kirkland, Washington 98033
Comment by Patti Leng — April 18, 2007 @ 8:33 pm
I’ll continue to pray as I have been for the Lord to provide you with strength and comfort.
Emily in Provo, UT
Comment by Emily — April 18, 2007 @ 8:32 pm
My prayer is with you in this terrible time. God is in charge and will always be. Lean on him.
Frank
Florida
Comment by Frank — April 18, 2007 @ 8:29 pm
Praying in Lancaster, PA
Comment by Dana — April 18, 2007 @ 8:28 pm
I embrace each of you with my thoughts and pray that you be surrounded by comfort, companionship and love as you try to understand that day your world changed. Take strength in friends, in family, in knowing that strangers all over the world are praying for your comfort and your loss and your peace and return to each other and the world tenfold the love that was taken away in a split second each and every moment you breathe. God bless each and every one of you.
Comment by Becky — April 18, 2007 @ 8:19 pm
We are gathering in NE Philadelphia On Thurday evening April 19th at 7pm
at St Mark’s Reformed Church to join you in prayer. God is with you, He is listening and HE will lead you through this valley. All the Glory be to God!
Yours in Christ,
Jane at St. Marks
Comment by Jane — April 18, 2007 @ 8:12 pm
I will be praying for everyone involved in this tragedy.
Comment by Marilyn Bowden — April 18, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
My Heart cries for all of families who lost their love ones. Only Jesus’s mercy, grace, love, peace, and yes forgivness can heal the pain that is with all of you right now. Seek him with all your heart, mind, and soul. He is waiting with open arms to comfort you, be with you, never ever will he leave you.
Comment by Gloria — April 18, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
Our staff has been burdened and praying for all of those those impacted by this tragedy.
We saw how God moved through our community as a result of the Columbine High School tragedy and how the effects rippled throughout our state, nation, and world. His Holy spirit rides the ripples!
The tragedy at V. T. impacts so many more communities all at once and we will pray that the many simultaneous ripples will carry with them the hope of God’s faithfulness and love.
I appreciate the ministry of Campus Crusade. Thanks for mobilizing the faith of so many!
In Christ,
Sandi
Outreach Director
Aurora 1st Assembly of God
Aurora, CO
Comment by Sandi — April 18, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve with you. We pray the Lord will pour out His “peace that passes all comprehension”, and that you will literally feel His arms around you as you walk through this anguished valley.
A sister in Christ,
Trish
Falls Church, VA
Comment by Trish — April 18, 2007 @ 8:08 pm
Our moms in touch group meets every Thursday from 8 to 9 am. We will be praying for you.
Psalm 31:9 - Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief.
May the Lord be exalted and glorified, and may forgiveness reign in your hearts.
In Christ,
Leticia
Calvary Chapel, San Diego
Comment by Leticia — April 18, 2007 @ 8:06 pm
Nothing is impossible with God.
Don’t give up on God, draw close to him and he will draw close to you in this time of hardship, loss, and tragedy. My prayers and the prayers of my classmates in Christ will be with you on this day. We pray that you’ll be comforted by the ultimate comforter and know that you’re not alone.
Love in Chirst~
Tiffany Taylor
CCC Student Leader
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
Comment by Tiffany Taylor — April 18, 2007 @ 8:04 pm
Our hearts are touched. We will be praying for all impacted by this tragedy!
Prayerfully,
Scheria
Comment by Scheria — April 18, 2007 @ 8:03 pm
Our “Mom’s” group meets Thursday in Louisville, KY and we will pray.
Comment by Melissa Wood — April 18, 2007 @ 8:02 pm
The City of Henderson, Nevada employees will meet under the flag (which is flying half staff in honor of the fallen at Va. Tech) at 12 noon for prayer.
Comment by Gloria Campman — April 18, 2007 @ 7:57 pm
We at New Home Baptist Chuch Ladies Prayer Meeting in Boaz, AL will be praying at 7:00pm in response to the call to prayer by Dennis Rainey and his daughter Laura.
Comment by Amy McDaniel — April 18, 2007 @ 7:47 pm
I have been praying for the families at VT and will join the Body of Christ tomorrow in prayer. As a former staff member my hearts bleeds for the students at VT, but I am grateful for your continued ministry on campus.
God will indeed take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it into Good. To God be the glory!
Comment by Paulette Dawanyi — April 18, 2007 @ 7:46 pm
My tears and prayers are poured out for those who have experienced a tremendous loss. I ached to see these young lives gone in an instant and the suffering that parents, family, and friends have to go through.
How much we need a Savior! He gives us the peace and comfort that no one can give. My prayer is that this tragedy will turn many to the loving salvation of Christ. He is our only Hope.
Comment by Faith Glade — April 18, 2007 @ 7:46 pm
Right now, it is hard to see the good, but remember Romans 8:28.
ybiC,
Ron Plante
VA Tech BSCE 78
Houston, TX
Comment by Ron Plante — April 18, 2007 @ 7:45 pm
From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are praying for you during this painful time.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
Comment by Linda Scott — April 18, 2007 @ 7:34 pm
“My soul weeps because of grief; Strengthen me according to Your word” Psalm 119:28
We at Oregon State University lift you in prayer.
Strength in Him~
Lisa
Corvallis, OR
Comment by Lisa — April 18, 2007 @ 7:30 pm
Words are not adequate at this time. But know that I have been praying and will continue to pray for you.
May Gods love, peace, mercy, grace and powerful presence be real to you at this time through Jesus.
Hannah
Fall City, WA
Comment by Hannah — April 18, 2007 @ 7:26 pm
We’ll be praying and have passed it on to many who will also be praying.
May His love fall like rain!
In Christ’s Love,
Holly Smith
Monument, CO
Comment by Holly Smith — April 18, 2007 @ 7:25 pm
Dear Heavenly Father
Thank you for all the times of Joy that you have given with those that are no longer with us on this earth. Father i ask that you bring comfort and peace to those that grieve the loss of loved ones to this tragedy. Father help us to forgive the one that has caused so much pain in our lives. Help us to celebrate life rather than grieve it. It says in your word that ‘Hatred stirs up strife, but Love covers all offenses. (proverbs 10:12)’ So Father help us to Love because Love is the greatest or all and You are a God of Love.
All this I pray in the Powerful Name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
May God Change your world today.
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God Bless
Jenny
Tasmania, Australia
Comment by Jenny — April 18, 2007 @ 7:24 pm