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?
There is nothing I can say at a time like this, but there is one thing I can do and that is to pray. I do not know you, but God does. He knows your every need and I pray that He will meet it. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I am sure He has a plan to make something good come out of this that was meant for evil. I hope you are blessed by the millions of prayers people are sending your way. There is power in prayer. “Look to the stars, to the greatness God has. Therein lies comfort, therein lies strength. Therein lies peace.”
Comment by Teresa — April 18, 2007 @ 9:55 pm
My Guys study will be with you all Thur. here at Humboldt, and Friday our Cru. will be doing another prayer vigil for VT on our football field.
Ed Beringuel
-Campus Intern-
Comment by Ed Beringuel — April 18, 2007 @ 9:49 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. “God is close to the brokenhearted.” He will comfort you with His peace, not as the world gives peace. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
God bless you all, you will be in my prayers.
carol greeno
palm harbor, fl
Comment by carol greeno — April 18, 2007 @ 9:47 pm
I am a 1992 graduate of Virginia Tech. My heart and prayers have been with you all from the moment I heard. I will be praying with you all on Thursday from Pittsburgh, PA. I pray for revival across our land. We serve a great and mighty God! With God, nothing is impossible!
Comment by Michelle (Coe) Eubanks — April 18, 2007 @ 9:45 pm
Our 7th and 8th Grade girls have been meeting and studying through Ben Jennings’ book on “The Arena of Prayer”. Tonight, we put what we have been learning into practice as we prayed for the families affected by the VT tragedy. We prayed for God’s comfort and peace to surround the families and friends who have lost loved ones and for those who survived. God’s blessings were asked to be poured out and for His protection as well.
May God work through this situation and draw others to Himself for the strength they need. And may His servants be empowered to minister to those in need.
In Christian love,
Digging Deeper Bible study
DeWitt, Iowa
Comment by 7th and 8th grade Bible study — April 18, 2007 @ 9:44 pm
My heart is aching for all of you associated with V.T. It seems that there will be no end to your grief. You must know that you are not alone in this horrible tragedy. The Lord is with you. May His love and presence surround you and bring you serenity and peace. We’ll join you in prayer on Thursday from Petaluma, CA. Our thoughts and good wishes are with you all.
Comment by Renee — April 18, 2007 @ 9:43 pm
My prayers are with all of you at VT and your families and friends. I remind you of Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. May our Lord Jesus comfort you now and always.
Peace be with you,
Juanita Ciriaco
Bowie, Maryland
Comment by Juanita — April 18, 2007 @ 9:41 pm
I will most definateley be in prayer throughout the day for the families that are affected by this tragedy including the parents/family of the gunman- many lives were damaged- may our God heal bodies & spirits.
Comment by Pamela Malky — April 18, 2007 @ 9:41 pm
Pressing on in prayers for many families who lost their young ones ….
A friend in Christ (Singapore)
Comment by Amy — April 18, 2007 @ 9:41 pm
And at the end of your prayer for these students and their families - follow it with a prayer for the soldiers and sailors and their families for facing tragedy as a way of life, and the police and the firefighters who put their lives on the line every day for our safety, and then a prayer for the leaders of our country for the courage to lead us with the strength and power of God leading them.
For only with God in the lead will we all survive together.
Comment by Dana — April 18, 2007 @ 9:36 pm
May we see a national revival start with the college students of our nation, as many are calling on God at this time.
Comment by Janet Davis — April 18, 2007 @ 9:32 pm
Our prayers are with all the families who lost loved ones, to those who have suffered injuries and to the family of the shooter for God’s grace to reign in their hearts and comfort as only HE can.
From Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Comment by Joan Ross — April 18, 2007 @ 9:30 pm
As sisters in Christ and member of the movement in the Brazil,I will be praying too!
God blesses all
Be in the peace
Joyce
Comment by Joyce — April 18, 2007 @ 9:26 pm
Thinking and hurting for those faced with such a horrible event. We will continue to pray for the world to overcome evil with good. Lancaster PA
Comment by jennifer Benton-Rowe — April 18, 2007 @ 9:24 pm
We have been and will continue to stand with you and for you in Prayer.
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
May God Bless you all and keep you.
Comment by Terri — April 18, 2007 @ 9:20 pm
Our Grandson is a VT resident student. He came home to his parents last night and spent some quality time with them grieving with tears and prayer. Today he went to a mall with his VT shirt on. Numerous people approached him to offer their condolences. He was struck by the sincere care these people showed.
This tragedy has effected the nation, inspiring tenderness toward each other, and to God. Could this be the begining of a national revival? We are examining our own hearts.
Grandpa Don & Grandma Lynn
Comment by Grandpa Don and Grandma Lynn — April 18, 2007 @ 9:17 pm
Will be praying. We’re with you.
Steph H.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
University of British Columbia
Comment by Steph Hsieh — April 18, 2007 @ 9:14 pm
May your strength come from knowing that you are in our prayers.
Leslie
Santa Rosa, Ca
Comment by Leslie — April 18, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
It is really a hard time. I feel my heart has broken for the lost ones, and I pray that our God’s mercy and comfort pouring onto those parents and families. Let the hurt ones be in our God Father’s comfort arm. May your healing be with those who witness and still alive. In Jesus we pray
a Grandma in British Columbia, Canada
Comment by Kathy Lau — April 18, 2007 @ 9:07 pm
our prayer is that all the victims is this tragedy be blessed with a great deal of faith to help in the healing process. We all grieve with you. Let’s hope some of the gun laws will change. No person under the age of thirty should be free to purchase arms of any kind. We should do all in our power to promote peace, not violence of any kind. Show compassion for one another, no matter what others look like. Now the media will milk all the pictures of the killer, we do not neerd to see all this stuff, it in itself can be harmful to all of us. I speak from the bottom of my heart because I feel overwhelmed with it all for the families involved.God bless us one and all
Comment by anna m. i. — April 18, 2007 @ 8:59 pm
My family and I are praying for all the families and friends of those who were killed or wounded in this terrible tradgedy, and we will join in the special time of prayer on Thursday. We can’t comprehend the horror and loss, but we know the One who can, and He is able to sustain you even in this. There is no evil so large that God’s purposes are not larger still. Even if His purposes are beyond our finite minds to comprehend, we can trust in the One whose thoughts and ways are higher than ours.
With much love and prayer,
A mom from Niskayuna, NY
Comment by Lynn Caterina — April 18, 2007 @ 8:55 pm
I want you to know that all students, staff teams and families of Korea Campus Crusade for Christ are praying for you who are related to this tragedy, especially those staff and students of VA who lost their disciples and friends. I am sheding tears now but strongly believe that our Lord Jesus, the healer, comfortor, counsellor, and savior will wipe up all our tears and work for the goodness of those who are now trobuled and suffered and experiencing loss.I pray the glory of our Lord would be prevailing in the midst of everything, including this teerible tragedy. Remember you are in our heart.
Comment by David Jintak Oh — April 18, 2007 @ 8:53 pm
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus from Boca Raton, Florida. I will be leading my womens’s groups, who meet reguarly on Thursdays, in prayer for the family and friends of the victims from VTech. Thank you for the motivation!
Comment by Diana Whiteman — April 18, 2007 @ 8:52 pm
DEAR GOD I THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND FOR YOUR CONFORT TOWARDS THESE PEOPLE THAT ARE HURTING THIS PAST DAYS FOR THE TRAGEDY THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES FOREVER. WE KNOW THAT WHAT THE DEVIL MEANT FOR EVIL YOUR ARE GOING TO USE IT FOR GOOD.I’M GLAD THAT YOUR ARE GOD EVEN WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN. BLESS THE FAMILIES WITH SPIRITUAL RICHNESS.
Comment by LEDSLANE — April 18, 2007 @ 8:47 pm
PRAYING FOR ALL~
WILL BE IN THREE DIFFERENT NEIGHBORHOODS, IN THE STREETS OF OUR COMMUNITY GATHERED FOR PRAYER ON THURSDAY AT OUR WEEKLY OUTREACH~ LOVE OF CHRIST TO YOU ALL
RAVEN MINISTRIES WEST COAST
SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
Comment by LORI — April 18, 2007 @ 8:39 pm