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time to pray // Tuesday E-Devotion


33 dead

1,000's touched close to the scene

a nation is rocked by it's worst killing spree

We have been asked to pray. Our church and those near by have been asked to ready to respond in other ways of comfort and counseling for those close to the happenings on the Virginia Tech campus.

It is hard to look at such an event and make any sense to me or to anyone.

What can we do? We can and must pray. We can and must trust God and gives others reason to do the same.

There is a convocation for students, faculty and staff at 2 pm Tuesday afternoon. Please plan to spend some of that hour praying for those involved. Talk to others about Jesus. This is a time when people will listen. This is a time when people will share their fears and their needs. Think about and talk about Him.

Remember (as our philosophy is) we are called to get the attention of our community and while we have their attention, tell them about Jesus.

Some verses from Psalms 46 (nlt):

1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.



2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.



6 The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God's voice thunders, and the earth melts!



9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire.


10 "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."

11 The Lord of Heaven's Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.






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