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 continue to pray for all of the Va Tech Nation that in the following days and years ahead that you will find comfort in the Lord. He will get you through this ordeal. It is said that the Lord never gives you anything that you can not handle. Trust in Him.
Peace.
Comment by Allyson Perlman — April 24, 2007 @ 9:20 pm
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,”How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God.” I pray that you cling to the sustaining power of the Great I AM, who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is greater than sin. Lord strengthen these laborers and give them a filling of your great love to share with the lost and hurting at VT. We love and trust you, Lord.
Comment by Shawn Basone — April 24, 2007 @ 2:36 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at VT. There are no words that can take your pain away but there are words that can help you heal and grow stronger with time. These words are: “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble”. I will continue to pray that God give comfort and strength each day to all of you.
Martha from Lufkin,tx.
Comment by Martha — April 24, 2007 @ 10:43 am
The Lord put on my heart to pray for you before I even knew that anyone from Campus Crusade was murdered last week. I told my husband soon after it happened- we need to pray for Cru.
Then I read the profiles of the students in USA Today and cried. Why did the Lord call four Cru students home? Out of proportion statistically to the population at VT.
The Spirit of Him who raised Christ from the dead gave life to these dear Cru children and will give life to all who receive him.
I have prayed for the Lord to be your strength, comfort, wisdom, guidance and peace for all of you in Cru, the families affected and your leadership. I have prayed that we will all realize that we need to “Wake Up!” - our time is short, we are like the mist… Jesus is coming soon.
May the Lord bless you and keep you all. From Minnesota,
Diane
Comment by Diane — April 23, 2007 @ 10:29 pm
I am not a college student, but I am a mother. I just want to say that you are all in our prayers and my heart hurts. I pray that you will all be able to overcome the evil in this and keep the faith that God is an awesome God. I have been and will continue to pray for all of you.
Comment by Sonya Armstrong — April 23, 2007 @ 2:04 pm
Lord God
We, your followers, your disciples, ask
that you continue to be with VT students, staff, alumni, family, community memebers, friends… all who’ve been affected physically, emotionally, and spiritually by this tragic event. Help them turn to you Lord in this time of saddness, grieving, and heartache. Lord help those of us whohavn’t been heavily affected by giving/ providing whatever support possibly, even if it’s just a prayer. Because we know that something that may seem small to us, is big and can go a long way with you.
Thank you for your grace and your Sons’ sacrifice.
In You Name ~AMEN~
Comment by Libbie Cicconi — April 23, 2007 @ 1:58 pm
As a mother of 3 adult children, my heart goes out to all of you good students at Virginia Tech. I am praying that as the days go by you will find some source of strength as you lean on eachother. Some events in life are just too hard.
Know that this U. S. of A. is behind all of you and that we share in your sorrow.
Comment by karen — April 23, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you and draw you toward God the Father and Jesus the Son. Our heavenly Father knows the pain and grief of losing His only Son to death on the cross. He cares and understands your pain. Jesus loved us so much that He died for us. Lean on Him and He will give you strength. Our hearts go out to all of you who are suffering.
Comment by Cheryl Frederick — April 23, 2007 @ 10:25 am
[…] last week. Adrienne Coogan sent out an email to the NCO that listed many of the responses on http://campuscrusadeforchrist.com/virginiatech/a-call-to-prayer/ and the call to prayer on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2343330557. I forwarded […]
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May God be with you at this time. I’m praying for everyone there at VT and their families. I pray that CCC will grow by leaps and bounds.
Comment by Nancy Diani — April 23, 2007 @ 8:40 am
Our prayers are with you from GA Tech. As your sister school we are continuing to pray for you Tech family!
Comment by Colleen — April 23, 2007 @ 8:34 am
As it is now a new Monday morning, may we be reminded that God’s mercies are new every day. Great is His faithfulness to us. Next Monday we will be able to look back and recount His many acts of lovingkindness and faithfulness to us, His children, throughout this new week that awaits us. With each passing moment of each day, week, month and year, He will heal those affected by this tragedy. His plan is already in motion to work each aspect of this sadness for good, as we love Him and passionately pursue His calling. Good, God, and the people of VT will prevail.
Comment by Bonnie — April 23, 2007 @ 8:24 am
150+ students gathered on Ohio State’s oval to pray fervently for your campus and to hold a candlelight ceremony for those who were killed. Ohio State University is praying for you.
Comment by A CCC involved Buckeye, Alexis — April 23, 2007 @ 2:16 am
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to let you know that Campus Crusade is praying for you guys over here in PA.
Comment by Michael Gray — April 23, 2007 @ 1:15 am
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding..” What a source of comfort are those words in a situation as overwhelming and unbearably sad as this. Our God has heard our prayers: He listens to his children and answers. I will continue to keep all those touched by this tragedy close in prayer. I am thankful for this site that allows Christians to unite in prayer.
Comment by Cyndie — April 23, 2007 @ 12:11 am
The friends and families are in my prayers everyday. I know that God will heal their hearts and lift them up to move on with their lives.God bless all that are taking the time to send their love and prayers.
Comment by Elaine Poague — April 22, 2007 @ 10:14 pm
May God comfort the entire campus and city and especially be with those families who lost loved ones. He is our Savior, Redeemer and friend.
Our prayers from Pawleys Island, South Carolina, are with you.
P.S. My son and daughter-in-law are graduates of VT…..as they’ve been saying, “Go Hokies!”
Blessings, Pat Lewis
Comment by Pat Lewis — April 22, 2007 @ 8:03 pm
At our church this morning we broke into small groups and held the Korean family and community up before the Lord, the families of those killed, the V.Tech community and the comfort and empowering of the CCC staff and students (as well as all believers ministering there) to be filled with the comforting presence of our dear LORD. We are holding you up…allow yourselves to be comforted with the comforts of Christ.
Comment by Shelley Davy — April 22, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
I am so very sorry for the huge loss that so many families have suffered this past week. It is such a senseless tragedy…. My family and I send all of you our love and prayers of support. None of you will be alone during this most difficult time…. May God Bless each and every person affected by this. May he give us the strength and will power to forgive, but never forget.
Keep all of those who were lost in our hearts now and always!
Michelle
Lancaster California
Comment by Michelle — April 22, 2007 @ 5:32 pm
As listed in all of the above prayers, I pray for the students who survived that they will find healing and wholeness if Christ. I pray for the Cho family that they will get the help, love and support they need as well as the families who lost loved ones. I especially pray for the mental health services of this country. That the stigma that goes with being mentally ill will stop, and that those who need the treatment will get good medical treatment and not be locked up because of being ill. Please join me on that.
Comment by Jeannie — April 22, 2007 @ 3:58 pm
I know that God is sovereign, even though it is difficult in times like these to understand his purpose. I have and will continue to pray.
Comment by Mary Back — April 22, 2007 @ 3:28 pm
Praying.. in Hong Kong….
Peace to you.
Comment by Queenie — April 22, 2007 @ 9:55 am
May our Lord and Savoir comfort you, hold you all in the Palm of his hand, to lead your grief and mourning with his endless love and to ease the pain you feel. Amen.
Comment by Vicki — April 22, 2007 @ 12:08 am
I pray that God’s would calm your hearts. May He grant wisdom to you so you would know how to listen and when appropriate point others to Christ.
I went to UVa, and I live in Rhode Island. One of the those killed is my neighbor, but I don’t know this family.
Being a Chinese American in a largely White neighborhood, I felt a bit scared of how people might react to me after this incident. So, I agree with the Korean sister in a previous posting that people need to pray for the Korean community in America and especially the family of the shooter. I could only imagine what the level of shame they might be feeling.
Comment by Joshua — April 21, 2007 @ 11:04 pm
Friends,
We are continuing to keep you in our prayers. CCC helped me to become a Christian and grow in Christ during my time at Virgina Tech. Many of us here in St Louis are continuing to pray for you.
Comment by Eric Pfrommer — April 21, 2007 @ 9:15 pm