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?
May God comfort those who have been hit by this tragedy and strengthen them.
We can not ask why but just trust in our loving saviour! I will continue praying for all of those involved in this.
May God shine his face upon all of you and show is never ending Love!
Comment by Jodie Peterson — April 19, 2007 @ 7:52 am
Our prayers are with the young people and the families that lost their children and spouses. We pray with our five children each night before we go to bed. We thought about how short life can be and how we should always be in prayer everyday for our children and nation. We prayed especially for the tradgedy last night at church. May to Lord comfort all and lead us.
The Ray family
Dawsonville, Georgia
Comment by Michele & Bobby — April 19, 2007 @ 7:46 am
A small group from my church will be praying together tonight. Warren Center, PA. Cru staff and students - continue to walk by faith. You have what you need.
Comment by Nathan Dewing — April 19, 2007 @ 7:43 am
I will pray as I drive all around town today in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comment by Marni — April 19, 2007 @ 7:40 am
My prayer group will pray at 7:00 PM Thur night. Thank-you for all your group does.
In His Care
Connie
Comment by Connie Barner — April 19, 2007 @ 7:31 am
Please know you are in my continued prayers. Matthew 11:28- “Come to Me, all you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. May you all feel God’s love and presence.
Robin-Marietta, PA
Comment by Robin Gilmartin — April 19, 2007 @ 7:22 am
I will pray today and in the days to come for the VT tragedy. May you be filled with The Peace that passes understanding.
Cincinnati,Ohio
Comment by Maria — April 19, 2007 @ 7:09 am
We just want you to know that half way around the world in Doha, Qatar many Christians are praying for your strength, healing and peace. Nothing is too big for God.
Linda Williams
Comment by Linda Williams — April 19, 2007 @ 7:07 am
We left a comment a few notes ago….we held
a prayer vigil during our weekly meeting last night.
We’re praying for you each day.
Comment by UH Manoa Campus Crusade — April 19, 2007 @ 6:37 am
I lead a Bible study group at my job in Muskegon, MI. We meet at noon today. We will be in prayer.
Comment by Carole — April 19, 2007 @ 6:36 am
We send our prayers to comfort so may during this devastating loss. We have our God to help surpass the things we don’t understand. We send our thoughts and prayers from Melbourne Florida.
Comment by Marty Stahl — April 19, 2007 @ 6:31 am
My family will be praying for each and everyone of you from South Florida. May God the Father guide you, may God the Son hold your hand tight, and may God the Holy Spirit lift your spirit in remeberence of those lost. The Blessed Mother knows your pain, and will hold you in her heart.
Comment by Kerri Descheene — April 19, 2007 @ 6:28 am
Christian Educators (CEAI) across the nation are joining with you for the comfort, counsel and direction of the Lord. Thank you for rooting us in prayer and the Word.
Comment by Karen C. Seddon — April 19, 2007 @ 5:41 am
It was such a tragedy for those students families and the institution at large.we at
CCC in makerere university in Uganda are praying for the families of the deceased and the university.
May God be your refugee.
Comment by serunjogi Brian — April 19, 2007 @ 4:05 am
We will be praying for you in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Our love to you all,
Doug and Patti Meyerdirk
CCCI National Director, Slovakia
Comment by Patti Meyerdirk — April 19, 2007 @ 3:56 am
From all of us here at Azusa Pacific University in California; know that we are praying for you. When one part of the body of Christ hurts, the rest of the body hurts along with it. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
Comment by kevin — April 19, 2007 @ 3:50 am
We will be praying in Oakville, Washington. God is bigger than any evil that Satan can contrive. He will turn this tragedy into His glory.
Comment by Loretta — April 19, 2007 @ 3:50 am
Our Father,
please forgive our sins and console those wounded physically and emotionally
by this incident. We want to continue to trust that You have a purpose for
allowing this to happen. Help us keep our fatih in You!
in Jesus’ name….amen
Comment by jae chan — April 19, 2007 @ 3:45 am
We are having a women’s day of prayer from 8:30-3:30 on Thursday, and a city wide prayer rally here at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA on Thursday evening at 7:30. We had a smaller special prayer service on Wednesday evening, as well. We love you all and are keeping you covered in prayer. “What man means for evil, God means for good.” We are confident that many will find our Savior through this horrific tragedy.
Comment by Laurie Killingsworth — April 19, 2007 @ 3:41 am
My Father!
Please forgive our sins and console wounded brothers and sisters.
Please make us to trust that there is a Your will in this trouble and keep our faith.
In Jesus name Amen.
Comment by jae chan — April 19, 2007 @ 3:39 am
We have been and will continue to pray for everyone at VT, and beyond. God knew this was going to happen. He is bigger than this. He will find a way to draw people to Himself, and to heal the hurting. I always take comfort in knowing that things don’t surprise God. They do make Him very sad, but we don’t surprise Him.
I am sure there will be an incredible sadness over you all, for some time. But slowly the pain will ease. It will be interesting to begin to hear about the amazing things our God is going to do through this tragedy. Please take care.
Comment by Patti — April 19, 2007 @ 3:06 am
Some prayer buddies are praying for you from Phoenix Arizona. May Jesus increase somehow. He is the God of the impossible. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Comment by Robin Christy — April 19, 2007 @ 2:46 am
Hi ,
I have been praying and will continue to do so. I will also pray for the testimony of Campus Crusdade to be used to glorify Jesus Christ and bring many to Himself.
God Bless You!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cara Mook
Comment by Cara Mook — April 19, 2007 @ 2:27 am
I am a student at the university of florida, involved in CCC and we had already been planning that our thursday night cru meeting would be all worship and prayer. i know alot of attention will be on Tech. We also did our big everygator.com promotion on Monday. We had originally planed to do it late last week. It just goes to show that God really is in control.
Comment by Laura H — April 19, 2007 @ 2:25 am
By the time the clock strikes that sacred 7:00 hr tomorrow evening, most of you will be trying to get some sleep. Thus i will be praying all who have been touched by this heartbreaking event will be blessed with a much needed nite of restful and peaceful sleep. We are all hyper-vunerable when our physical bodies are so ravaged by chaos and shear exhaustion.”These things I spoken to you that in me you might have peace. In this world we will have trouble…but He has overcome the world.” (Jn.16:33) And Praise God those who are His, are blessed with a “…peace of God that surpasses all understanding, and will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Ph. 4:7) Blessed sleep to you all my brothers and sisters, and believe the TRUTH, the Promises of God’s Word….until He comes! Sandy Miller in Homer Alaska - Rm. 15:13!
Comment by Sandy K. Miller — April 19, 2007 @ 2:05 am