What do you think about his Dreams and visions?

[Rosebella]

Yes. Prophetic visions and dreams aren't specifically set apart for the born again only. I think we all, despite our religious beliefs, have had dreams warning us of a future threat or future occurrence. It is based on how open someone is to receive such information.

[MissAndi]

I think the Lord works in mysterious ways, but I can't see Jesus approaching him telling him to "find his bones" or other such apparitions. I think strong dreams are just methods of the subconscious crying out and quite frankly I take very little stock in anything "revealed" to someone while on a hallucinatory drug.

Quite frankly, you do have a point with the "hallucinatory drug" part. However, I will disagree with you on the other part. When he had dreams about Jesus in Chapter 2, "find my bones ..." is a parable and it is not meant to be interpreted in its literal form. Dreams and visions are part of our subconscious and sometimes we see them in order to get some directions in life. Have you ever experienced sleeping and not dreaming? It is dark and blank. Dreams, visions, and revelations are there to help us find our way or to fulfil a destiny.

Nonetheless, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Thank you for your response, but there is never a time your brain is not dreaming or active while you are sleeping. It's just a matter of whether or not you actually what you remember while sleeping. Perhaps I should revisit that chapter and reconsider my thoughts.

[briellejee]

I think the Lord works in mysterious ways, but I can't see Jesus approaching him telling him to "find his bones" or other such apparitions. I think strong dreams are just methods of the subconscious crying out and quite frankly I take very little stock in anything "revealed" to someone while on a hallucinatory drug.

Quite frankly, you do have a point with the "hallucinatory drug" part. However, I will disagree with you on the other part. When he had dreams about Jesus in Chapter 2, "find my bones ..." is a parable and it is not meant to be interpreted in its literal form. Dreams and visions are part of our subconscious and sometimes we see them in order to get some directions in life. Have you ever experienced sleeping and not dreaming? It is dark and blank. Dreams, visions, and revelations are there to help us find our way or to fulfil a destiny.

Nonetheless, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Thank you for your response, but there is never a time your brain is not dreaming or active while you are sleeping. It's just a matter of whether or not you actually what you remember while sleeping. Perhaps I should revisit that chapter and reconsider my thoughts.

I agree with you about the brain. Leaning more into the science of it, the brain never shuts down, while we sleep the functions are being toned down but never stopped. We call it a dream because we remember it. However, our brain is still at work, tucking away the events that happened during the day making them memories. These dreams are products of our subconscious but that does not necessarily mean they are all there giving us directions in life.

[Mallory Porshnev]

Do you think the author would still have those dreams even if he was not born again?

When he was on the brink of suicide, he heard a voice telling him to change the way he lives his life and to think positively. Also, he was saved when he was about to get mugged. Would you say he is special? Maybe the reason why Jesus does not want anything to happen to him is that he wants him to find the essence of his teachings and give it back to the world.

What do you think? Share your thoughts.

I don't think the author is particularly special. I also don't think it matters that he was born again. I think we all see and hear what we want to.

[Bluebird03]

I think that God spoke to Richard often and moved him when needed (for example, when the horse kicked at him and missed him only because Richard had been led to move at the last second). And again, with the mugging incident. Also, I think that all of us are equally special in God's eyes and that he speaks to us often if we are open to him and willing to listen.

[sush_destiny]

He is referring to every person having this inner voice which tells us right from wrong. So, his dreams were just his own subconscious telling him what he want able to perceive in his conscious.

[Jessacardinal]

I think Jesus wants the same for every human being here on earth. Therefore, I do think Richard would have had the dreams regardless of whether he had been born again or not.

[daydreaming reader]

I think that it is a result of his interpretation of these things. He appears to have always had an interest in understanding God, thus this drive would have led him to adopt a religious interpretation on such things.

[Dawud Adaviruku]

Yes, I think the author would have still had those dreams regardless if he was born again or not. The truth of the matter is that God can bring anyone into his light by showing him/her his true revelation with the goal that such individual can leave a superior life and even effect others profoundly.

[NuelUkah]

I think God can use anyone at anytime, and the method chosen can include dreams and visions. The difficulty with dreams and visions is trying to find the right words to convey it clearly. To try and describe a supernatural occurrence isn’t easy, so I commend him on a job well done for that. Dreams and visions can be up for interpretation as well. They are so personal to each individual that it takes discernment to know what the real meaning is.

As far as divine protection, I believe in it. He was called to complete a mission in this life and it seemed like he was given a invisible lifeline to keep on going to fulfil this.

You're so right. You took the words right out of my mouth.

[NuelUkah]

Could Jesus be wanting this of all of us? Or is he just extra special?

No, not at all. We all have different paths designed by God to our God-given purpose. He's not extra special, he just found his spiritual path and followed the rhythm wherever it led him.

[NuelUkah]

Do you think the author would still have those dreams even if he was not born again?

When he was on the brink of suicide, he heard a voice telling him to change the way he lives his life and to think positively. Also, he was saved when he was about to get mugged. Would you say he is special? Maybe the reason why Jesus does not want anything to happen to him is that he wants him to find the essence of his teachings and give it back to the world.

What do you think? Share your thoughts.

We are all special to God, when we do what He wants us to do in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives. Like Richard said, if everyone had his experience with Isness, the world would be better. I think it was just his destiny. The dreams and visions were all avenues used to reach Richard and awaken him.

[Untamed Blondie]

I believe that some people find dreams away to guide them through life.
Dreams tell of your unconscious mind & what’s to come.
I’ve actually had dreams that fore-told my future.
If something weighs heavy on us, then the dreams will make us aware of what we need to work on in our lives to find peace & comfort

[vishu]

It's a matter of perception. The author's dreams are like the mirrors of his belief in the isness he found.

[spencermack]

I think that whatever higher power is looking over us would want a satisfying life for all. We have free will, according to some ideologies, those choices we make and voices or inner voice we choose to listen too is up to us.

So, no. I don't think he is special. I think he chose to listen to a positive inner voice.