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I had a whole series of very strange dreams last night, some I remember in more detail than others:
1st dream - There was a nuclear bomb detonated over my city/town, and I am putting on many layers of clothing and hiding in my closet to try protect myself. There is also a strange man in another room of the house who might also be using my house as shelter even though I don’t think I invited him in.
2nd dream - I’m on an island, in a house/room of sorts. In the room with me is a mama cat with some kittens. I go outside onto the lawn/ bushy area of the island to look for the rest of her kittens so I can bring them all inside where it’s safer. I find 3 stripy kittens, but a also find a whole bunch of other stray cats, which I also bundle up in my arms and take inside, including one that’s a bright flaming orange/red colour.
3rd dream - very fuzzy - involves some hostile people on the island and possibly an erupting volcano?
4th dream - I find myself on a table half unconscious while I’m having surgery on my ovaries. I’m not fully out so I am faintly aware of what the surgeon is doing. In my half-unconscious state I grab the hand the doctor is doing surgery with before realising I probably shouldn’t do that while their medical instrument is inside my body, so I try to hold my hand and my body very still. This dream was so very vivid and realistic that I actually woke up with the sensation that someone was actually working on me surgicallyon the inside, and I almost expected to still be holding the doctor’s hand, before realising I was dreaming.
These dreams seem almost unrelated, but I honestly have no idea what any of them could mean. I had all of these in the same night. Please help me to understand the meaning and how it relates to specific parts of the dreams. Especially the last dream, since it was so real.
Hi Michelle @Michelle Steenkamp
I am a level 3 student moderator. I love the interpretations given by @jon.k.jore and @jeshin and I just feel the dreams are all somewhat connected and this is an additional take. As you step out in faith to minister to others, especially the young, vulnerable , needy people you may face certain dangerous moments that cause you to shrink and take a step back but you are not alone for the Lord is your Provider and is doing a deep work ( as Jon put in a surgical work in your life) that will cause you to become new and the person that God intends you to be full of love, boldness and compassion @Michael B. French
Thank you @jon.k.jore and @jeshin these are helpful interpretations. I honestly don’t know in what ways i’m trying to protect myself, i feel like i’m usually a pretty open person, but i’ll pray about it. I do feel that God is doing lots of new things with my new job as a teacher, and i’m seeing lots of breakthrough with my students, although I do think that my first year of teaching has definitely added a lot of pressure. It’s difficult to allow myself moments to really rest. I have noticed an increased hunger for God’s presence in the past few weeks, especially as I get more tired and realise how much I need to lean on Him.
Michelle,
I am a trainee taking the Dream Stories Interpretation Mentoring class and I am interpreting your dream to complete one of my assignments.
Presently in your life, there may be ways that you are trying to protect yourself that are not helping you. Check your heart to see if there is any unhealthy independent thinking, conflict, unmanageable anger, stubbornness, or taking up the conflicts or offenses of others (e.g., not forgiving when someone hurts someone you love).
The good news is that God is doing surgery on you, causing healing which will increase your capacity to bring life to others. During this time, your desire to have a connection with God may increase and He may increase your ability to quiet yourself when needed.
A verse came to mind when interpreting this dream: Psalm 46:10, Be still (or Cease striving), and know that I am God.
@Michael B. French