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?
Our Moms In Touch, Rancho Mirage, California will meet tomorrow. We will be praying at 11 am the God of all comfort will invade the hearts and spirits of everyone at VT and the community. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Psm 46.1 He is mighty to heal and mighty to save.
Comment by Linda Bentsen — April 18, 2007 @ 11:50 pm
You family from SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL is with you!
I´ll be praying and calling other students to join us.
God bless you
Love you in Christ!
Comment by Heloísa Ladeia — April 18, 2007 @ 11:50 pm
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
Brazilian CCC students from USP are all with you!
I´ll be praying and calling other students to join us.
Love you in Christ,
Your family in São Paulo, Brazil
Comment by Heloísa Ladeia — April 18, 2007 @ 11:47 pm
My wife & I have been & will continue to pray for you.
We pray that God (who is so extremely much bigger than even this horrible tragedy) will through this
ordeal reveal himself more than ever to you. Use this to draw near to him and He will will draw near to you. God loves you and can give you everlasting comfort.
God bless you,
Gary & Gloria Wheelersburg
Comment by Gary Wheelersburg — April 18, 2007 @ 11:41 pm
I’ll be praying for you in Cedar Park, TX.
May the Lord strengthen you, comfort and build you up in your inner man that you may comfort others with God’s comfort. May He sustain you and lift you. May you sense His presence and power, relying on His strength in your weakness. May He bring many to Christ through this, bringing goodness and glory to His name out of this. May He reveal Himself to you all, that you may know Him more deeply through this.
We are all mourning with you. May His love enfold you.
Love in Christ,
Beckye Estill
Comment by Beckye Estill — April 18, 2007 @ 11:40 pm
Yes, I grieve with the families who have lost their loved ones through this senseless tragedy. My little prayer-cell will be praying on Thursday evening.
I’m so terribly sorry.
May God grant all the families involved including the Korean boy’s family salvation, healing & restoration. Only God can truly comfort these grieving families. We send our love & deepest condolences in Christ.
Much love in Jesus,
Gate & prayer-cell.
Comment by Gate — April 18, 2007 @ 11:37 pm
I will be praying from the state of Maine for strength for all of those affected both directly and indirectly. Love is the answer. BonnieLee Maine
Comment by Bonnie Lee — April 18, 2007 @ 11:35 pm
Please know that the 60+ plus women in our church’s MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group are praying for God’s peace, comfort and power to come out of this tragedy. Many blessings… Shanna in Olathe, Kansas
Comment by Shanna — April 18, 2007 @ 11:32 pm
Lancaster PA knows all too well the tragedy of lives taken before their time and there is a deep forgiveness through a mighty God. One prayer seems so inadequate, but one prayer to a powerful God CAN and DOES change lives forever. All things happen for a purpose, we must believe that and if for only one person to find Him through this, it was worth all the pain and sorrow. God is working, God is here and He hears, and sees every last tear and heart that is broken from this situation. I am praying for all the families and especially for the Mom and Dad of the shooter because they need to know how much God truly does love them and cares for them… this is a tragedy but out of that comes triumph to be better, to love more and most importantly to care about other individuals who may have the same hurt inside and will now take the time to be a true friend.
My heart is broken for all of you please know we are praying for you all in Lancaster, PA.
Comment by Cristin in Lancaster, PA — April 18, 2007 @ 11:32 pm
Our God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of peace, love and sound mind. May the peace of God that transend all of our understanding be with you, families and friends in this time of hurt sorrow and confusion. May you be cover with his love, joy and peace and may the grace of God also be with you always.
Jimmy, Gail, and Alexa Carrethers
Comment by Jimmy, Gail and Alexa — April 18, 2007 @ 11:31 pm
I hold you all in my thoughts and prayers. I will be praying tomorrow
night (Thursday) at 7pm for all who have been effected by this tragedy.
I am going to try to have many family and friends join with me… Please
keep in mind God brings good from all situations and we have to have faith
that God with heal all in time. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
My God give you all peace and strength.
Comment by Wendy Doffing — April 18, 2007 @ 11:29 pm
I have been praying for the students, family, and friends of those at Virginia Tech since hearing of the shooting but did not know much of the details. Just praying that God would comfort and surround you all with his Spirit. My family is a part of CYT (Christian Youth Theater) in the Chicago area (DuPage County) and we will be praying for you all especially tomorrow…but we won’t stop praying. Grieving is such a long process and it will be intense for quite awhile. My heart is weeping with you all. We send our love and our prayers. You are there for a reason but I am very sorry for all of the pain and loss.
Comment by Kathy Lacina — April 18, 2007 @ 11:26 pm
Our hearts and prayers are with you… God is able and He will turn this evil to good as many turn to Him in this hour of need and many more are brought into a closer personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
With Love & Deepest Sympathy,
Lynn & Rick Barker
Comment by Rick & Lynn Barker — April 18, 2007 @ 11:26 pm
Will pray with yours. Romans 1:12 that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.
God love all ppl of the world.
Cherry
from Hong Kong
Comment by Cherry — April 18, 2007 @ 11:25 pm
Penn State Christian Grads are praying with and for you. Praying for God’s healing in body, soul and spirit. A memorial service is scheduled on the Penn State University Park campus tomorrow, Thursday 4-19, to remember all of the victims and their families, those who died or were wounded, and the family of the gunman. We lost a former student, Jeremy Herbstritt, who entered VT for grad school in civil engineering.
Comment by David Jones — April 18, 2007 @ 11:21 pm
Brothers and Sisters,
One hundred and seventy-five of us gathered last night in vigil for you. I continue to bow before God in petition for your peace, comfort, and healing. May we sing praises to God, our stronghold, Who shows us lovingkindness. We are one body! From Lexington, KY and the University of Kentucky.
Comment by Jacob Heil — April 18, 2007 @ 11:15 pm
We are praying for you, asking God to cover you with His Grace, Mercy, and Love during this awful time. We do not pretend to know what you are going through, but we love you and hurt for you. And we will not stop praying.
In Christ,
The Ezell Family
Comment by Roni Ezell — April 18, 2007 @ 11:14 pm
My family and my church in Lancaster, PA have all been praying for you since Monday, and will continue to pray for you in the days and weeks to come. We are trusting in the Lord Jesus to be your strength and comfort.
Comment by Sarah S. — April 18, 2007 @ 11:10 pm
God is still in control, this did not take Him by surprise.
Moms In Touch are praying in Nebraska.
Brenda
Comment by Brenda — April 18, 2007 @ 11:09 pm
You are in our hearts and prayers.
We mourn with you and trust our great
God and Savior Jesus Christ to comfort
you at this time in His great love.
With hurting hearts,
David & Denise Love
Rio Grande Bible Institute
Edinburg Texas
Comment by David Love — April 18, 2007 @ 11:06 pm
My prayers are with you all.
I’ll be praying for all that have been touched by this
great loss.May you all know God’s peace in this difficult time.
Wish love, and a hug for all of you,
Sheila
Comment by Sheila Trimble — April 18, 2007 @ 11:05 pm
We are praying in Oklahoma and join our nation in prayer tomorrow night. Our God is loving and compassionate God, may He heal the hearts of a campus and nation. Our hearts and prayers are with V.Tech!
Comment by Leona — April 18, 2007 @ 11:04 pm
We will be joining with you in prayer specifically on this day to come together as a body of one. We have been praying for everyone and will continue to do so!
Dawne, CCC alumni Denver University ‘90
Nate, VT alumni ‘91
Comment by Dawne & Nate — April 18, 2007 @ 11:04 pm
I am lifting the Virginia Tech community up in prayer in Muskogee, OK. I pray most of all for peace in your hearts and minds.
Comment by Elizabeth — April 18, 2007 @ 11:01 pm
Frostburg State University is praying for you and honoring you by representing your school colors on campus. You will overcome this evil! God bless.
Comment by Jennifer Benjamin — April 18, 2007 @ 10:58 pm