Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Where did all of those prayers for Ben's safe release COME FROM?

Here's a fun game for us to play while I work on writing up the account of the past couple of days. If you were praying for Ben, add a comment to this post, telling your general location. If you know other people who were praying, add their locations too. Some friends of mine, in a closed Facebook group, have started a list like this, and they've got 50 countries and 48 states on their list . . . so far . . .




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Unknown said...

Prayed and praying in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Robin said...

Praying from Lufkin, TX with my two boys. Still praising God that Ben is home!

Anonymous said...

We were praying here in Siguatepeque, Honduras, but had friends and family praying in Arizona and Florida as well.

Pam Llewellyn said...

I was praying from San Pedro Sula and at 30,000 ft in the airplane over the Gulf of Mexico, along with many flight attendants and fellow passengers on our flight back home! There was much rejoicing on the plane and many happy tears when we learned Ben was free! Still rejoicing with you! (And of course, I forwarded it to Facebook!!)

Tinna said...

Minnesota. So glad he is home safe!

Unexplained Cases said...

Praying in Columbia, MD. Thank you, Jesus, for Your protection!

Heather said...

Herndon, Virginia

Anonymous said...

Williamsburg, VA

Holli said...

Many of us praying in Sarasota!

Anonymous said...

Praying in Fredericksburg Texas...had friends praying in Tyler & Dallas, Texas as well!

Anonymous said...

Kim, from Colorado Springs!

Anonymous said...

I was (and am) praying in New Mexico, USA.

Anonymous said...

I was praying from Northern Calif. The request came out on our church's prayer chain email. Praise God for the good outcome.

Gabrielle said...

Praying from Bangkok, Thailand

mom in kc said...

I have been praying in Merriam Kansas! Glad to hear he is safe.

Lisa-Anne said...

San Francisco Bay Area! Rejoicing with you!

MomtoL,A,O,C said...

Idaho

Mary R said...

Walkersville, MD

deanna said...

We heard about you and Ben while on vacation in VA Beach. The morning we left, I prayed for him as we drove off toward home in Columbia, MD. About 3 hours into our journey, while we were still talking about what was happening, we received the news that he'd been freed. My girls, who are 12 and 15, we ecstatic and quite relieved, as were we.

Anonymous said...

Wichita, Kansas

Anonymous said...

At least 2 of us, praying in Pittsburgh, PA

Anonymous said...

I was praying in Atlanta, Georgia. Mark & Kelly Thompson, former co-laborers with you in Honduras, posted Ben's story. I prayed for his quick release, for your family's peace, and that God would protect Ben from harm, both physically and emotionally. Overjoyed when we heard the good news that Ben was free.

Marty Davis

Anonymous said...

First praying & then praising here in Bermuda.

Unknown said...

Saint Charles, Illinois

Unknown said...

Saint Charles, IL

terra c said...

prayed for Ben and your family in Alabama

Anonymous said...



PETER CHENG
Ellicott city Maryland

terra c said...

prayers from alabama

Anonymous said...

Wisconsin.

Missus Wookie said...

London England - so thankful Ben is home :)

Anonymous said...

Minnesota

DebbieB said...

Praying in West Virginia.

mihartm87 said...

I've been praying in Gordons Bay/Capetown, South Africa! :)

mihartm87 said...

I've been praying in Capetown, South Africa! :)

Anonymous said...

I was praying in Suwanee, Georgia (USA). My friend who is a friend of yours posted on FB requesting prayers so I know there alot of people in Duluth and Suwanee praying for Ben.

Unknown said...

I was praying Georgia and I sent your story and updates to a missionary in India and they were praying as well!

Guyla Rae said...

We were praying for you at Assemblies of God World Missions in Springfield, MO. Also - our church small group was praying. SO thankful to hear Ben is safe and sound!

Kathy Mac Leod said...

We were praying in Orlando! And friends in Utah, Kansas, Minnesota were also praying for Ben.

Guyla Rae said...

Praying in Springfield, MO with co-workers and friends.

Anonymous said...

Buford, Georgia, USA

Karen said...

Praying here in Missouri. So glad you both are safe!

Anonymous said...

I am a friend of Robin Murphy and I was praying for all of you in MD.

Kristin said...

I was praying from Hunt, Texas in the hill country area of Texas. Praise God.

Anonymous said...

My husband and I were praying in Matamoros, Mexico. So happy Ben is home safe!

Anonymous said...

Winston-Salem ,NC

Ella said...

I was praying in WA state (30 miles from Canada). We formerly were missionaries in Ghana W. Africa.

Gabygirl said...

FL and PA.

Sarah said...

Naperville, IL--with friends here, Texas, Georgia...and really around the world.

Anonymous said...

In Guanica, Puerto Rico

Christie said...

Praying for you and praising the Lord for your safety in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Anonymous said...

I was praying...and continue to pray for your family...from Bakersfield, California.

Angela said...

My friends and I were praying in central New Jersey. :)

Karyn said...

Aurora, IL :)

Sheila said...

I'm in Cyprus (island in the Mediterranean Sea) and I know for sure that friends of mine in Germany, Australia, South Africa, Guatemala, UK, and US were praying as well, probably more.

The Classical Circus said...

Colorado :).

Debbi said...

Heard about it on the SL forums and prayed here in Northern Virginia. Shared it on my facebook page and had friends in VA, NH, PA praying as well.

Anonymous said...

I'm a Sonlighting sister in Botswana, Africa. Praising God for Ben's safe return.

Jess Connell said...

We were praying in Dallas, TX.

Anonymous said...

We are in VA but others in NC and TX were praying too after I shared with them

Jennifer Hayes said...

I was praying in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Anonymous said...

Austin TX

Kar said...

We were praying is Arkansas!

Jan said...

NW Indiana

Tessa said...

I saw my friend Becky F. post on facebook about your situation and so I started praying. Oregon.

Heaventaste said...

Praying in LaGrande, OR. While I was praying, I saw your little boy covered in feathers, COMPLETELY hidden under the wings of the Lord Jesus. He was so hidden, that I couldn't see Ben, but I knew he was there. This spoke to my heart, that he was COMPLETELY covered in the Lord's protection.

Your prayer request came from a dear friend of mine, Becky.

Anonymous said...

Prayers and then rejoicing from San Antonio, TX!

Anonymous said...

Canyon Lake, TX :)

Anonymous said...

Praying in Bermuda1

Unknown said...

We are missionaries in Belize. Your post was shared by a missionary friend on Face Book and I immediately began to lift up Ben to the Father. Praising God, now, on your behalf.

Anonymous said...

Could not stop praying here in Glendale, AZ. I heard about your story from a friend here in the Phoenix/Glendale area. I posted it on fb and know that family and friends in AZ, CA, CT, ME and MS were also praying. By the way, now that I know about your family and your ministry...I will certainly continue to pray for you!

Anonymous said...

Pastor Douglas W. Richards, Lakeland, Florida, USA.

Dy said...

Many of us in Northern Alabama were praying for Ben, and for you.

Unknown said...

Praying from Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA. In fact the whole youth group from our church in a neighboring city, Grayson, Georgia was praying for ya'll also. Also had friends and family in Michigan, Rhode Island, Florida, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts doing the same.

Lizzie said...

Northern Minnesota! :)

Nanet said...

Praying from Lexington, North Carolina!
Janet King

Beth said...

Marietta, Georgia

Anonymous said...

Thank the Lord your son is safe and secure! Prayers from Morgan Hill, California. God bless you!

stephanie said...

Central California

Unknown said...

I am in Virginia

Cheryllee said...

I was and still are praying from Connecticut.

Dawn Spillman said...

Praying in Odessa, Ukraine.

Anonymous said...

Brumbelows (remember us from Guanja MTW?)

Julie Here. We were praying in Dalton, GA

Anonymous said...

Praying earnestly from Johannesburg South Africa :) :) :)

Kathy said...

Kathy was praying in South Florida.

Leah said...

I prayed in Jackson, MS! Praise the Lord that your son is safe!

Anonymous said...

praying in Albania... friends with the Fleming family.

Anonymous said...

Grand Rapids MI Rejoicing with you!!!

Anonymous said...

NSW Australia. Bless you!

John said...

Prineville Oregon was praying

Anonymous said...

Hey, Ft. Meade! We moved off of the list last year, so we were praying in Severna Park!

Anonymous said...

Central Arkansas

Anonymous said...

Bowling Green, KY

Unknown said...

Praying in Georgetown and Austin, Texas and the Hattiesburg, Ms area. Praise the Lord, Been is home!

Anonymous said...

Praying in CO!

Unknown said...

Praying in Georgetown and Austin, Texas and the Hattiesburg, Ms area. Praise the Lord, Been is home!

Anonymous said...

Sydney Australia via Kosovo

I felt God's love just reading this list! Praise God for all these people praying who have never met each other, all praying for a person that some will never meet this side of Heaven :)

Anonymous said...

I was praying in Jonesborough TN.

Marti said...

Praying and praising from Columbia MD, plus family in South Carolina, plus our church in Silver Spring MD>

Shannon Smith said...

South Georgia :)

Amanda said...

Ontario, canada

Anonymous said...

Praying were going up from Hampton VA

Unknown said...

Clarkston, MI!

Anonymous said...

Grand Junction, Colorado

Cat said...

Praying in Orange County, CA along with friends in Ventura County, CA and Oregon.

Drew said...

Praying in Oregon!

Unknown said...

We began praying fervently from here in Waipahu, HI (about 15 minutes northwest of Honolulu). PRAISE GOD!

3kidmama said...

I've got tears streaming down my face as I read this list outloud to my husband. He's driving home from work on the Cass Lake Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota.

Rejoicing today along with so many other brothers and sisters from around the world!


Denise Houser said...

Prayed near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when I saw a post from one of your friends in your homeschooling group, who is also a friend in one of MY homeschooling groups. :-) Now I am rejoicing here - God is so good!

Anonymous said...

Seattle, WA

Unknown said...

Praying in Massachusetts!

Unknown said...

I was praying from Emerald, PA, where I live. My house was once a church here in our little village (back in the very early 1900s).

Kathy said...

Praying in Tegucigalpa!

Anonymous said...

From my desk in Auckland, New Zealand

Anonymous said...

Prayers lifted up here in Alaska. I remembered you from the SL forums long ago and knew to pray for "bucket boy" when the situation was posted on the homeschool library prayer forum. Praising God and rejoicing with you!

Unknown said...

I was praying in Moldova and had posted it on my fb where I know people from England, South Dakota, Minnesota, North Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, Montana, and Faroe Islands said they would pray.

I was amazed too at the timing of God's pressure to pray on our community of SL what a blessing to know he is watching over us!

Anonymous said...

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Unknown said...

Red Hill, Pennsylvania

Kriss said...

Prayed from Philadelphia, PA.

Anonymous said...

Many prayers from Maryland!!

Anonymous said...

Praying in Texas

Anonymous said...

Herndon, VA

Anonymous said...

Chatham, ON Canada!

Betsy said...

Alabama--

Anonymous said...

I'm Lacy in Knoxville, TN and was praying for your family. So glad you are back together!! God Bless!

Michael Mortensen said...

Upland, Indiana and in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we sent out a message to our prayer team that has 23 representatives from Hawaii to Indiana.

Anonymous said...

We were praying in Leesburg, VA.

Anonymous said...

Our family was praying for Ben's release in Ashburn, VA.

Unknown said...

Praying in Uganda, South Africa and UK

Anonymous said...

Calgary Alberta Canada. Grateful to God for your safe release

Anonymous said...

Highland, Indiana
Praising God you are all safe!

The Foster Family said...

Prayer coming from Cave Creek, Arizona north of Phoenix. :)

Jen O. said...

We were praying fervently in Maine!

Anonymous said...

My children and I prayed in Wake Village, (near Texarkana) TX.

Unknown said...

We were praying in MS.

MelW said...

MelW

I saw your request on the SL forum and was praying for you in Uganda. So glad to hear the good news but praying for you as you come to terms with it all.

Gigi McMurray said...

I was praying for you in Tennessee. My family lived a hour outside of Teguc 2002-2006.

Anonymous said...

I was praying from MA. One of my FB friends posted what had happened. I am so happy to know that he is back home with you safe and sound.

Brouillard said...

I prayed for your family in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Anonymous said...

Fayetteville, ar

shana said...

I was praying from West Virginia.

Anonymous said...

I was praying in Dubai and friends of mine were prayingin IDAHO and with in the hour we heard of his release TY JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!

Mimi Davis said...

I was praying near Nashville, TN. God is so good!

Anonymous said...

I was praying for you from Puerto Rico.

Christie said...

we were praying from Hampton, VA

PJ said...

I was praying in Michigan, along with my parents,and a couple of co-workers. So thankful Ben is safe. God is awesome!

Heidi said...

I was praying for Ben in Tucson, AZ.

Anonymous said...

Walkersville, MD USA (and friends in Hagerstown, MD; Frederick, MD and West Virginia. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers!!!!

happytexas5 said...

Praying in Austin, TX

Anonymous said...

Northwest Missouri

Unknown said...

We were in La Ceiba when we heard what happened and began to pray. (we also had friends and family praying throughout Honduras - mainly Lake Yojoa area, and throughout the US - mainly CO)

Anonymous said...

Praise be to God! I was praying from Hampstead, Maryland.

Anonymous said...

Praying in Ponoka Alberta Canada

Anonymous said...

Alberta, Canada

Anonymous said...

Hey Trish dear...this is Janet, 5Kidsin5Years from the forums. Started praying for Bucketboy and rallied soooo many others! My sweet friend in Tucson AZ started a prayer group on FB of prayer warriors...one of them said he had 'half of Austin' praying for Ben! Another had someone call with a.wrong number, and strangely, out of the blue, the person asked if they had a prayer request! He told them about Ben, so we got another prayer warrior, even from a wrong #! Ha! God is good. And He would still be good, no matter what happened to sweet Ben. I'm overwhelmed at the worldwide prayer that was generated! Wow!

Storybookmum said...

Southwestern Ontario, Canada - with a chain that reaced to Milan, Italy, too.

I am so, so thankful to have had the Father's ear in this and that Ben is safely home.

Unknown said...

I prayed for you right here in little Lone Star, Texas. So thankful that Ben is back home and safe. Praise God!

Nanny G said...

Colorado :)

Merri said...

My husband and I prayed, he was in Thailand, and I was in Utah.

Anonymous said...

I was praying in Turlovk, CA. A friend from Colorado posted about Ben, and I started praying. Thank the alord Ben is safe!

Kristin and Reyes said...

prayed with my Honduran husband and recently adopted Honduran children ( ages 10 & 11- twins) in San Antonio... and spread the word near and far! I know the dangers of Honduras very well... there were three murders, within a one MILE radius of my mother in law's house ( three miles south of the San Pedro Sula airport) last October... in the first week we were in Honduras to complete our adoption! praying for safety and healing!

Trinkly said...

Praying (and now rejoicing!) from Mountlake Terrace, WA

Anonymous said...

Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
(former Yugoslavia)

Anonymous said...

United States Virginia

Trac said...

We were praying in the US( Michigan)& had ppl praying here as well. Praising God you are both safe !!!

Karen Struzik said...

I was praying in Ashburn, VA. I'm joining you in praising God for answered prayer!

Anonymous said...

Pune, India! Found out through the SL "Island" :-)

Unknown said...

Was praying for you from Orlando; we have a great God that joins us throughout the globe! =)

Jan said...

Colorado Springs is where I was in prayer for Ben.

ChefTracy said...

Prayed from Boise Idaho. I'm friends with BoaTotingMama and saw the request on FB. I was also on the SL forums for years as ChefTracy in Idaho, so immediately recognized you guys from her post. So thankful all is well.

CaseyErin146 said...

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I don't know you but I saw a facebook post from Rhoda Alvarez about your son being kidnapped. I was so terrified for him but I know we serve a powerful God. I am so glad that God brought you both thru safely. He is so good!!

CaseyErin146 said...

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I don't know you but I saw a facebook post from Rhoda Alvarez about your son being kidnapped. I was so terrified for him but I know we serve a powerful God. I am so glad that God brought you both thru safely. He is so good!!

Anonymous said...

Thanking God for Ben's safe return in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

Anonymous said...

Thanking God for Ben's safe return in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

Anonymous said...

East Kennewick WA

Anonymous said...

Prayers from St. Charles,MO. Now sending up praise and prayers of Thanksgiving!

Carolyn said...

Prayed and praying in Hampton, VA

Anonymous said...

Bozeman, Montana after I saw a post from Ed Shanley, an old high school friend of mine.

Allison said...

I was praying for Ben and the family from Fleming Island, Florida, and am now praising God!

Unknown said...

Praying in upstate New York!

Anonymous said...

Arlington, Texas

Anonymous said...

Zacatecas, MEXICO

Unknown said...

Merilee P Charleston SC - I started praying as soon as Debbie S a home school fb friend from my church Crosstowne asked for prayers for Ben. I shared this request with a co-worker of mine Sabine S who started praying too. when I found out he was released we started praising God for his goodness to answer our prayers so quickly and return Ben back home. So thankful for His faithfulness!

Anonymous said...

Prayed in Spartanburg, SC.

Mark and Michele said...

We've been praying in Portugal. (A supporting church e-mailed us to share the prayer request.) So thankful he is home and safe!

Anonymous said...

Bloomfield, Nebraska. Praise the Lord that he is home and safe!

Anonymous said...

Yep,praying from the throne room.

Catherine Shelton said...

I was in a small group with Ben Irving and Babita Das in Derwood, MD and prayed the instant I saw the email. What an adorable little boy! So glad to hear he is safe.

Jennifer said...

Found out from a missionary on Facebook, and shared it with the church prayer group in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We're so happy that he was returned safely :)

Jennifer said...

Found out from a missionary I know on Facebook. Shared it with my prayer group here in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So glad he was returned safely!

Unknown said...

I was praying in Oklahoma and had a few friends joining me. Happy Dance! So relieved Ben is home!!!

Unknown said...

Praying in Oklahoma...So happy Ben is home!! Getting ready to read your story to my children for devotional today in hopes this parks an interest in prayer for our missionaries (in myself too!)

Anonymous said...

Aurora, Oregon. I know prayers were being said in Donald, Wilsonville, and Woodburn, Oregon as well. So happy for the wonderful outcome.

Anonymous said...

I was praying for Ben from my hospital bed in Warsaw Poland. While pregnant with my third child. Hoping to get to 37 weeks. We made it to the 37th week and one day. Tobias (meaning God is good) was born the 19th, strong and health. The power of prayer has been evident in the lives of both our boys.

Anonymous said...

I prayed here in the Hill Country of Texas, thanks to our mutual friend, Mindy!

Kama Derksen said...

I was praying in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sarah said...

I was praying from Wales in the UK (heard the request via Abu Dhabi), I also had friends praying from Korea, Madagascar, Mongolia, Costa Rica, South Africa, England, Scotland etc.
Our God hears us and answers!

Anonymous said...

Preston and I were praying in INDIA. Both of us served in Honduras over 15 years ago . Preston was kidnapped as well way back then. I loved reading how you are really counting the blessings because that is what saw us through while leaning on HIS grace and comfort. HE loves you . We will continue to pray for your family.

Anonymous said...

Shelby, Alabama. Maranatha!

Anonymous said...

We're in Iowa, and we're praising God your son is home!

Libby Sevilla said...

Alabaster, Alabama. Many of my friends were praying, too.

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