What is NOT a holy vision?

A holy vision is NEVER drug induced. Those who wish to see God must have a pure mind and a pure body--and drug-use runs contrary to both. Also, a holy vision is NOT a halucination brought on by mental illness. If you've had visions of a suspect nature--i.e. ones in which "God" is telling you to harm yourself or others--you should seek professional help. On this site, we are concerned only with legitimate visions of the Lord our God.

I've had a holy vision. How can this site help me?

Visions of God can be difficult to understand. This site's forum is a place where fellow visionaries can discuss what they have seen and suggest interpretations. Moreover, a vision is never to be hoarded. What if John had kept his vision to himself? What if he had never written Revelation? Visions are gifts. But they are not gifts meant for a rare few; they are meant for the betterment of humankind. They are God's way of guiding us. This site provides a place to share this guidance among others.

How can I have a holy vision?

First of all, ANYONE can have a holy vision. You need not be a priest, and you need not sequester yourself in a monestary for decades. God is all-powerful and capable of appearing to anyone, believers and nonbelievers alike. With that said, not everyone will have visions of God. Anyone, but not everyone.

Having a vision comes in two stages. First, purification; then, seeking. Before you go looking for God, you must make certain that you are worthy. Your heart must be free of sin and malice. This is easier said than done. You must look deep within your own conscience with a brutally honest eye. Is there someone whose forgiveness you have yet to ask? Do you sin on a regular basis and convince yourself it is okay or insignificant in God's eyes? Repent. Ask forgiveness. Beg for forgiveness. Learn to hate your sins. Learn to love goodness. Only then will you be pleasing in God's eyes.

The second phase is called the seeking stage. While the first stage is a purification of the heart, this second stage is a purification of the body and of the soul. There are two key components: prayer and fasting. You must devote all your time to prayer. ALL your time. Not just an hour every night. Take a few days off of work or school, and find a place far from people, where you will not be interrupted. For the duration of your retreat, focus only on Bible study and on communication with the Almighty.

Fasting is an age-old way to purify the body, and it can be of tremendous help when seeking a holy vision. But be cautious.

NOTE: You should fast only if you are in good health. Speaking with your doctor before seeking a holy vision is not only a good idea, but it can save your life. Even if you are in good health, you should fast no longer than three days. And when you do fast, be sure to drink plenty of water.