Ben & Susie's Ministry Website

Ben and Susie, We are praying for you continually,...

2012-02-24T14:43:48.903-08:00

Ben and Susie,
We are praying for you continually, that the Lord would miraculously heal Susie and that he would fill your hearts and family with His peace. Thank you for letting us know the decisions you face. I am praying for clear direction and discernment for you on the best options for radiation and for His protection of your baby. I am confident that He will show you the way that is best.
Love you both,
Lisa Reutener

Our love and prayers continue for you, that the Lo...

2012-02-24T06:20:50.422-08:00

Our love and prayers continue for you, that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold you, guide you, and fill you with His peace. My coworkers here at Myrtle Grove Christian School are standing with me in prayer for you and they send their love as well. Isn't the family of God a blessing? :)

Praying in Germany. I am praying for healing and c...

2012-02-22T13:44:37.777-08:00

Praying in Germany. I am praying for healing and comfort during this hard time. -Elizabeth (AIA Germany)

thank you so much for posting the video. can'...

2012-02-19T21:56:25.398-08:00

thank you so much for posting the video. can't stop thinking about ya'll...

Our prayers are with your family tonight and throu...

2012-02-19T21:32:38.511-08:00

Our prayers are with your family tonight and throughout this journey! SOOO thankful for all the support you have there and around the world through the body of Christ. Thanks for sharing these personal things with us so that we can pray more specifically. Was just studying 2 Corinthians 1 today about the "God of all comfort", the impact that the prayers of others had on Paul's deliverance, and the impact his suffering had on the world. Praying that through everything, God is glorified and many are encouraged and drawn to Jesus. We love you guys!

Dear Ben and Susie, Eric and Lois here expressing ...

2012-02-19T16:48:40.020-08:00

Dear Ben and Susie, Eric and Lois here expressing our love to you and your family. Having watched your video (AIA chapel ?) I was touched by your sound mind and ability to discern all that is before you. It is evident to us that you are both walking in His grace and this captures my attention and is very humbling to me. Please know our hearts cry out for God to touch you every day. Sending our love XOXO Eric and Lois

Love you guys. Thank you for your transparency. Th...

2012-02-19T13:29:43.336-08:00

Love you guys. Thank you for your transparency. Thanks for being willing to share your hearts with us... we so wish we could be there in person with the rest of the AIA team that is walking this road with you guys. We love you both. You are an encouragement and a blessing to us all.

Ben, just want you to know that Steve and I, and o...

2012-02-18T17:16:03.044-08:00

Ben, just want you to know that Steve and I, and our whole family continue holding you and Susie and the kids close in prayer. We have engaged other Christian prayer warriors who are standing with you too. May you feel His loving arms around you at this time, and the hugs from so many of us who love you guys. Praying humbly, yet boldly, for healing for Susie and protection for her and the baby, and for strength for all of you.
Love, Nina

I wrote this on my blog a few years ago. I know it...

2012-02-18T08:01:21.168-08:00

I wrote this on my blog a few years ago. I know it's a simple illustration, but that's me...simple.. I hope you will find it encouraging..

The first time I cried with my child was when he got his first vaccination. Remember that day moms (or dads). They're about 2 months old. Just starting to smile and coo. Everything up to this point has been all about making them happy, comfortable, loved. Nothing could be farther from their minds or yours than pain. But the day comes for their first vaccination. They're smiling cooing and then...and then....waaaaaahhhh...."What just happened?" I couldn't stand it either. To see my child in pain was more than I could bear, so I cried too.

A few nights ago, Allie and I were up late just talking. We turned to the subject of why God allows bad things to happen to good people. I had to be honest. I certainly don't understand that one. Yes, I can logic myself and scripture myself into "understanding", but down deep, I don't think I really do. Allie made a great analogy using her own vaccination story. Just before she was to enter Kindergarten, she had to get the dreaded "booster" shot. This is a repeat of a vaccination she (and most kids) received as a baby. Probably her last shot had been around 18 months of age, so she didn't really remember that prick, stick and sting. The nurse came in and told her to "look at mommy and blow on her hair". Oh my...the look on her face as she started blowing then screaming was more, again, than I could stand. So pitiful.

Allie said, "I didn't understand what that shot was for and I didn't understand why you were letting someone hurt me like that. There was nothing you could have told me at that moment that would have made me understand. All I knew was the pain was terrible and you were not stopping it. But now, I know that the shot was to prepare my body to fight something that could be worse. It was to make my body stronger to fight off an attack later...an attack that could be going on right this minute, but because of that vaccination, I don't feel the effects of it."

Wow...what great insight and perspective. Sometimes the pain that we're screaming about, blaming God for, asking why, is not for now necessarily. It's that "booster" shot for the attacks that could come later. He loves us so much that he is willing to allow pain in order to make us stronger for something he can see that we can't; he understands but we don't. His heart breaks as a father or mother watching their child suffer, but knowing that it is necessary. His protection and love does not always come in the form of warm fuzzies. Sometimes it's like the prick, stick and sting of a booster shot.

Hello Susie and Ben, Praise God for His faithfulne...

2012-02-18T04:04:03.887-08:00

Hello Susie and Ben, Praise God for His faithfulness! He knew your heart for His work. You are chosen for Him. we have been praying for your family and ministry. Specially God is listen our prayer and answer for you too.all glory goes to Him. Have a blessing family. Amrit and family

Hi Ben and Susie... I understand the road you guy...

2012-02-17T19:49:20.596-08:00

Hi Ben and Susie...

I understand the road you guys are walking. The battle belongs to the Lord. Don't squander a single moment. Just love each other...

Ben. If you want to talk about your "ton of things swirling", you can give me (and David) a call 937 321 7711. We love you guys and our hearts are breaking for you as we pray for you.

Laura (Short)

Ben, Thank you so much for sharing this and sharin...

2012-02-17T19:27:38.420-08:00

Ben, Thank you so much for sharing this and sharing your honest heart with us. Our prayers are with you just as much as they are with Susie during this time. You are so loved and special to your earthly family.

Ben, you're something else. I love you both!

2012-02-17T18:38:43.010-08:00

Ben, you're something else. I love you both!

Amazing how the body has come alongside to hold up...

2012-02-17T17:51:05.256-08:00

Amazing how the body has come alongside to hold up your arms. God be praised!

Hi Ben, I just found out about the situation your ...

2012-02-17T07:17:19.799-08:00

Hi Ben,
I just found out about the situation your family is facing, and will definitely be praying for your family. It seems like you are doing everything you need to be doing: being positive, praying, rallying with family and friends. Everything else is up to God. Take care.
Hope

Lifting you up!

2012-02-17T05:52:20.470-08:00

Lifting you up!

In 2 Chron. 20:12, King Jehoshaphat prayed out to ...

2012-02-17T04:30:27.503-08:00

In 2 Chron. 20:12, King Jehoshaphat prayed out to God in a hopeless situation, "For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you."

Thankful that still today, when people face the impossible, they still turn their eyes and hearts to God. The fact that you all can glorify God in such an unreal time is an incredibly beautiful thing!

Praying for you all!

Ephesians 5:20 says to be thankful for everything....

2012-02-16T21:53:20.122-08:00

Ephesians 5:20 says to be thankful for everything. As I have experienced the yuk things in life, I have learned why I thank God for everything-- I thank God in the name of Jesus Christ, because He is with me. I don't have to go through it alone. He gives me peace when my knees should be knocking. He rocks me to sleep and He delights in me, singing over me!

I am absolutely confident that He who has begun a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.

Please know there is a mama in Iowa who is standing in the gap for you and your family. much love to you ~Dena

My name is Missy Shafer. I came across your websi...

2012-02-16T05:57:11.450-08:00

My name is Missy Shafer. I came across your website via a friend of a friend's blog. We live in Syracuse, NY where our college team's punter, Rob Long, had a similar diagnosis a couple of years ago. He has pulled through and is cancer free. I wanted to send encouragment and prayers your way!
Best Wishes~
Missy

I have been praying every single day that the Lord...

2012-02-16T00:45:26.023-08:00

I have been praying every single day that the Lord would somehow be preparing you for whatever the prognosis would be and would give you his peace through it all. My heart is heavy for you all, but you manage to continue to encourage others even through this because of your desire to praise the Lord and bring Him glory. That is surely a testimony of his continued work in your lives! Our prayers will be for complete healing for Susie, protection for this baby, and strength for the whole family as the doctors advise on what to do next.

I thank God for your expression of gratitude durin...

2012-02-15T17:55:01.566-08:00

I thank God for your expression of gratitude during this chaotic newness that requires more than most people can handle at all, let alone with any grace. Yet you continue to trust our Father, giving thanks to Him and praising Him for what He IS doing, when you have every [human] reason to angrily sulk about what He is currently NOT doing.
I hope I can emulate you as you emulate Christ (I Corinthians 11:1).

Hi... my name is Jenn Wright and I heard about you...

2012-02-15T17:33:54.690-08:00

Hi... my name is Jenn Wright and I heard about your circumstances through Tara Ezinkwo, with whom I'm in a Ladies' Bible study. Having multiple chronic illnesses for seven+ years, I know how devastating a diagnosis can be, especially when there are children--and an unborn child, even--involved. My prayers will be with you and your family: for peace; comfort; HEALING; wisdom; support; hope; and to feel our Lord's presence at every moment throughout this season of crisis.
"To Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine, according to the Spirit which is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever!" (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Receive the blessings God is providing for you; listen for His voice; accept His strength in place of your own. Receive the love of those around the world who care about you and lift you up to the God of healing. May HIS Name be praised through you.
With humble sincerity,
Jenn

ya'll are amazing. keep singing God's glo...

2012-02-15T13:56:06.894-08:00

ya'll are amazing. keep singing God's glory and using it all for Him :) it's amazing how you're name is up everytime i get on facebook. i'm praying my heart out for ya'll. i can't imagine all that you're walking through.

Corwin and I will be doing everything we can to su...

2012-02-15T12:30:51.453-08:00

Corwin and I will be doing everything we can to support you and your family. I am so sorry that you are going through this difficulty.

God has evidently felt that you guys are worthy to be his representative to others on how children of God conduct themselves in situations like this. You have already touched the hearts of so many.

May His grace abound as he uses you for this very special assignment. Our arms are lifted high to the heavens on your behalf.

Love you guys!

Kim

praying, praying, praying...

2012-02-15T10:18:10.920-08:00

praying, praying, praying...