What happens when you wake up eight hours later from a dream filled with dark, ugly times? The dream created more sadness than the day you just experienced. Your mind races with memories you thought were erased. It is hard to start this day off anew, when carrying the burden of terrifying memories.
So, what's in a dream?
A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep.
My dreams often bring up past events or people that caused much pain. These memories linger in my mind and when triggered bring the pain back like it happened yesterday. I dread waking up to replay all the thoughts that come as a result of my dream.
"For God does speak—now one way, now another—
though no one perceives it.
In a dream, in a vision of the night,
when deep sleep falls on people
as they slumber in their beds,
he may speak in their ears
and terrify them with warnings,
to turn them from wrongdoing
and keep them from pride," (Job 33:14-17)
though no one perceives it.
In a dream, in a vision of the night,
when deep sleep falls on people
as they slumber in their beds,
he may speak in their ears
and terrify them with warnings,
to turn them from wrongdoing
and keep them from pride," (Job 33:14-17)
The Bible speaks on dreams in many different areas. Joseph interpreted dreams to many with God's leading. Yet others deceived the people with proclaiming to know what a dream meant. Our society fills with psychics, tarot cards, astrology and other means to inform people what their future holds. These individuals believe they have the power to know the meaning behind dreams and thoughts. God warns not to fall victim to these sources. Turn to Him for answers to any questions of future endeavors. He does not try and read your palm, deal you the luck of the draw or look at the stars to determine your mood. He holds your blueprint for life. Seek Him.
I do think, though, dreams serve some meaning. I believe God reveals things that need closure. He may speak to you in a dream, informing you of a wound from the past that is wide open and bleeding. The wound steals your peace and God wants to heal it so He may work all the more through you. God may help you see the damage from one thought. He may warn of a sin from the past He does not want repeated.
Listen always, take these dreams to Him and ask for peace from it. The dream may mean nothing, but I sure would hate to miss a warning or an opportunity for healing from Him. Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him (see Deuteronomy 4:29). Then all questions may be answered.
God, thank you for today. Thank You for bringing forth wounds which need attention. I need You to heal them, show me the lesson needed learned and allow forgiveness to come in my heart. Then, I will be of much better use to You. May I follow You always and listen to Your Word. I love You.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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