Vision from Jesus! What do I do!?

abbbbeeelllleee · Nov 24, 2015

So about 2 years ago I met this guy at my Christian college and we were good friends off the bat. A few months into our friendship I went to a church service and it was all about marriage and talking to the single people in the room. During that service I was praying for my future husband I received a very clear vision from the Lord of me in a wedding dress standing next to this friend on mine, there were other aspects to my vision that I wont go into detail because this is the gist of it. I have gone on for the past couple years being his friend and loving him and praying for him but ever since that day at church I have felt so strongly about telling him about this because I don't see the Lord opening up this door at all. I have remained patient in not saying anything because through prayer it never seemed right.
Today we went and got coffee and beforehand I sat and prayed that the Lord would bless that time and if we truly are meant to be that He would start to open that door. Afterwards my heart was so full and I sat in the car and just prayed and prayed and for the first time I felt like it would be ok to tell him what has been going on. I think sometimes we wait to get a green light from the Lord and I don't think He always works that way...I think sometimes He asks us to step out in faith and act an He will bless that.

I need advice from fellow Christians...what would you do? And if you received a message like this from someone what would you think? Thanks so much, God Bless.

Gnarwhal · Nov 24, 2015

If you think you're supposed to say something, you will eventually say it. It's inevitable. So I say just go ahead and do it.

SnowyMacie · Nov 24, 2015

It sounds to me like you have a crush. I've had that happen to me numerous times (though I'm not the one in the wedding dress), but to realize it was only my imagination.

ReesePiece23 · Nov 25, 2015

If you wait for 'the green light' then you'll be waiting forever. If there was EVER a green light, it's right now. These thoughts and feelings are the only sign from God you'll ever need.

God isn't a waiter. Prayer isn't about ordering and waiting to be served. Sometimes the answer is right in front you. (As it is now.)

You don't even have to tell your friend exactly. You can just start becoming a little more affectionate around him. See if he reciprocates. From my experience, relationships evolve. They don't just start.

Ubuntu · Nov 25, 2015

Okay, first of all, what kind of vision was this?

You know, sometimes during prayer or when we're relaxing we may get “mental images”, thoughts or quick images that flashes before our inner eye. These things are rather normal, and they don't necessarily come from God. They're a bit like dreams, in other words mostly random stuff coming from our own subconsciousness... My experience is that we shouldn't place too much confidence in such mental impressions. On the other hand, the kind of vision that the prophets had, was something far more radical. They essentially entered an altered state of consciousness and were shown events before they happened. Now, I don't claim that what you experienced wasn't from God, just keep in mind that there is a difference between “mental impressions” and “visions” in a biblical sense.

So, what you should ask yourself is if this person is a someone who is worthy to be your future spouse… Is he a sincere Christian, is he considerate and kind? Do you have any reason to think that the two of you some sunny day could become a couple, other than the vision you mentioned?

If he is a good and kind Christian, then I don't think he'll be scared if you mentioned your vision. However, not everyone will be comfortable with the idea that they're “meant” for someone. So before I mentioned this vision to him I would ask him what he thought of the issue in general. Is he open to the notion that God is our matchmaker, that God might have a special person in mind for him?

If he agrees with you on this, then I would go on and tell him about your vision. If God truly has destined you to marry him, then this guy might have received a similar vision himself. Just remember that by telling him about this you risk that your relationship with him might become awkward afterwards. Still, that's a risk that I think you should take. The “worst” thing that can happen, is that you discover that you were sorely mistaken about this. Still, having our illusions shattered isn't really a bad thing, is it? The “best” thing that could happen is of course discovering that he has feelings for you, that God indeed was behind all of this!

So if you feel that the timing is right, then sure, go ahead! Good luck!

Cearbhall · Nov 25, 2015

abbbbeeelllleee said:
I have gone on for the past couple years being his friend and loving him and praying for him but ever since that day at church I have felt so strongly about telling him about this because I don't see the Lord opening up this door at all.

I'm not sure what you mean by this. It's been years since then, and you haven't pursued him? It's no surprise that nothing has happened.

I wouldn't start by telling him that you had a vision of marrying him, though.

Goodbook · Nov 25, 2015

Hmm well i would ask this friend if he has ever received a vision from the Lord and see what he says first.

Faithfulandtrue · Nov 26, 2015

Ubuntu said:
Okay, first of all, what kind of vision was this?

You know, sometimes during prayer or when we're relaxing we may get “mental images”, thoughts or quick images that flashes before our inner eye. These things are rather normal, and they don't necessarily come from God. They're a bit like dreams, in other words mostly random stuff coming from our own subconsciousness... My experience is that we shouldn't place too much confidence in such mental impressions. On the other hand, the kind of vision that the prophets had, was something far more radical. They essentially entered an altered state of consciousness and were shown events before they happened. Now, I don't claim that what you experienced wasn't from God, just keep in mind that there is a difference between “mental impressions” and “visions” in a biblical sense.

So, what you should ask yourself is if this person is a someone who is worthy to be your future spouse… Is he a sincere Christian, is he considerate and kind? Do you have any reason to think that the two of you some sunny day could become a couple, other than the vision you mentioned?

If he is a good and kind Christian, then I don't think he'll be scared if you mentioned your vision. However, not everyone will be comfortable with the idea that they're “meant” for someone. So before I mentioned this vision to him I would ask him what he thought of the issue in general. Is he open to the notion that God is our matchmaker, that God might have a special person in mind for him?

If he agrees with you on this, then I would go on and tell him about your vision. If God truly has destined you to marry him, then this guy might have received a similar vision himself. Just remember that by telling him about this you risk that your relationship with him might become awkward afterwards. Still, that's a risk that I think you should take. The “worst” thing that can happen, is that you discover that you were sorely mistaken about this. Still, having our illusions shattered isn't really a bad thing, is it? The “best” thing that could happen is of course discovering that he has feelings for you, that God indeed was behind all of this!

So if you feel that the timing is right, then sure, go ahead! Good luck!

I agree with Ubuntu, how do you know its was a vision from God or just a day dream. I'm not saying it is or isn't from God but warning you that you should pray about it. I have a friend who constantly thinks God is talking to her when every little thought pops up in her head but when she tells me what "God" told her, it doesnt sounnd like God and its not Biblical just sounds more like her own subconscious. Just want you to be careful is all. I have ocd and in the past i thought every little thing was " God" speaking when it wasnt and i drove myself mad and looking back made myself look crazy. Now if it is from God dont sweat it cause He and He alone will make it happen. Just wait on Him.

blackribbon · Nov 26, 2015

If this is from God, then you don't have to "do" anything. And if you go tell him that you had a vision that you were going to marry him, well, honestly, that sounds like the fastest way to scare him off. God doesn't need you to "jump start" anything He intends to do. More likely you will get in the way than help.

Personally, I'd start praying for clarification. One thing that God laid on my heart once is that marriage relationship, even one blessed by God, requires that BOTH people make the decision to follow God's blessing. It isn't a given. And I don't think it is Biblical to get a vision about who we are to marry...and I would think that God would tell both people if He was to do this.

And I disagree what the "worst case scenerio" would be. The worst case (and not unlikely) is that he will feel really uncomfortable if he never has though of you that way and stop being your friend. Two years as friends...and he has never made a move?....that says a lot by itself.

Ubuntu · Nov 27, 2015

Faithfulandtrue said:
I agree with Ubuntu, how do you know its was a vision from God or just a day dream. I'm not saying it is or isn't from God but warning you that you should pray about it. I have a friend who constantly thinks God is talking to her when every little thought pops up in her head but when she tells me what "God" told her, it doesnt sounnd like God and its not Biblical just sounds more like her own subconscious. Just want you to be careful is all. I have ocd and in the past i thought every little thing was " God" speaking when it wasnt and i drove myself mad and looking back made myself look crazy. Now if it is from God dont sweat it cause He and He alone will make it happen. Just wait on Him.

You're right, it is definitively possible to fool ourselves when it comes to God's guidance. It's possible to believe that random thoughts/events are God's voice, and this is obviously something we have to avoid. On the other hand God has promised to guide us if we live close to him. Bracing ourselves against the guidance of God is just as wrong as seeing 'signs' everywhere we look. When God truly speaks to us, we won't doubt that he has spoken.

blackribbon said:
And I don't think it is Biblical to get a vision about who we are to marry...and I would think that God would tell both people if He was to do this.

Well, I don't think God gives visions too often in general, but I do believe that God in many cases guides people when it comes to marriage. We're not necessarily talking about visions here, God has many ways to reveal his will. I've heard of such stories myself.

We also have the story of Isaac, his father Abraham (who was a prophet) implied that he had received guidance about where they would find a wife for Isaac. (Genesis 24:40.) Providentially, God made Abraham's servant find the correct woman straight away, and everyone agreed that God was behind all of this. (Genesis 24:50.) There similar stories in the Bible, (for instance, Hosea was told to marry Gomer) although I admit that these are special cases and that such things don't happen too often. (It does happen, though.)

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