Putting himself and students into more risky situations is what InterVarsity Staff, Brenden Graczak, felt called to do as he prayed in January. In response to this invitation, Brenden decided to trust Jesus by leading his international student chapters through a form of listening prayer. Brenden guided 27 students in St Louis through questions that helped them visualize Jesus walking into the room and conversing with them them about hurt and pain in their lives.
Many students had powerful experiences during the prayer time, especially one woman from a North African country. She has been studying the Bible and gaining trust with Jesus and during the prayer time she saw him approach her dressed in white and shining with bright light. Although she holds closely to another religion, Brenden is praying that this experience will break down some of the remaining barriers to her following Jesus.