Getting Started

Dream interpretation for Christian believers is different than for others. We use the Bible as our guide and the Holy Spirit as our inspiration. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I will be discussing dream interpretation from that perspective. Interestingly, the Bible is full of dreams and visions where God communicated with man. In fact, about 2/3 of the Bible resulted from God speaking to man through dreams and/or visions. Some people think that God doesn't still speak to us that way. My belief and experience is that God is still very active in communicating with us, if we will just pay attention and listen.

I love talking to people about their dreams. Some are like my husband. He said he never dreamed. But now, he does and pays attention to them. He has had some very significant spiritual dreams just like I have. So what changed? We'll get to that soon.

Most people say their dreams are crazy and don't make any sense. Or maybe they know they dreamed something, but it starts to fade - sometimes just minutes after awakening. Some  have vivid dreams they remember for a long time - even if it doesn't make any sense. Others may have repetitive dreams and like me, terrifying dreams. So, what does it all mean and is God really trying to tell us something through our dreams?

Let's start with some scientific facts about dreams and dreaming. First of all, everyone does dream. It appears to be a physical and emotional necessity for our health. Our sleep and dreams occur in cycles at night. Every 90-minute cycle of sleep begins with alpha level. This is where the rapid eye movements occur and when we dream. This is followed by a deeper level of sleep called theta and then the deepest level called delta. The interesting thing is that with each 90 minute cycle we get more alpha level sleep and therefore more dreams. With the first 90 minute cycle of the night, you only get about a 5 minute alpha phase. But the next phase will double and the following phase will double, etc. So, if you can get a full 8 eight hours of  sleep, your last alpha (dreaming) phase will be about 1 hour long. With all the alpha phases combined, a person should get 1-2 hours of alpha level dream phase sleep a night.    
So, why do some people remember dreams and some don't. There may be several reasons, but one thing in particular, is necessary. You have to wake up within about 5 minutes of completing the alpha phase. Otherwise, you will not be able to recall it. However, that is when most people will naturally wake up - if they are not using an alarm clock.

What can you do to remember more of your dreams? First, decide that you want to and tell yourself (preferably out loud) that you will remember your dreams. Ideally, do this right before you go to sleep. Your body and brain will actually listen to you and co-operate. If it doesn't happen right away. give it time. It will happen. That's how it worked for my husband. Once he began to make an effort to remember his dreams, he did. It's also helps to get a good night's sleep. Insomnia can get in the way of dreaming and sleeping. At some point, I will address this. There are some simple things that will help most people get a much better night's sleep. 

Secondly, it is very important to record your dreams - if you want to be able to benefit from them. We have all had the experience of having a vivid dream, waking up and shortly thereafter, not be able to re-call it. As soon as you can, after awakening, write down what you remember. Having a notebook or journal and pen near the bed is a good idea. Write down every little detail you can remember - even if it doesn't make any sense. You can always analyze it at a later date - if it is recorded. Once you learn how to understand your dreams, you will be amazed at what they tell you, and more importantly, what God is telling you through your dreams. So, start recording and keep reading. Analysis and interpretation will be addressed soon. Until then,

Sweet Dreams,
Melody

Beginning

I've always been fascinated with dreams. I've had crazy nonsense dreams, horrible nightmares, funny dreams and a few just really good dreams. I always wondered if they meant anything - and if so, what? 

Several years ago I began to get some good teaching about what dreams really are and what they mean. The first thing that happened was that I finally quit having a terrible nightmare that had plagued me for years. What a relief! I also begin to understand that God can and still does speak to us in our dreams - if we let Him. Just like in the Bible. Imagine that! 

This was not something taught in the traditional church that I grew up in. Nevertheless, I knew it was a real and valid experience. As I began to really pay attention to my dreams, record them and ask God for understanding, I was amazed at the results and the good effect it had on my life. I will be sharing a lot of these dreams and their meanings in this blog.

I continued to research, read and learn everything I could about Christian dream interpretation and how God speaks to us in our dreams. I've sat under some wonderful teachers that have greatly impacted my life. Recently, God made it very plain to me - in a dream with a confirmation - that it is time for me to share this knowledge and use it to help others. This blog is the first step in doing that.

I will explain the steps in understanding your dreams, how to know which ones mean something and which ones are "Pizza dreams". I plan to add a dream dictionary for looking up particular symbols. Most importantly of all, I will show you how to know when God is speaking to you and how to know what it means.

If you want me to interpret a dream for you, let me know. Often, I know immediately what something means. Other times, I need to pray about it and then tell you what I think I am hearing. I will also tell you how to know if someone else is interpreting your dream correctly. 

I think it is time for God's people to learn how to hear His voice. More than ever, today we need this. Dreams are just one way God can communicate with us. I look forward to sharing with you and hearing your comments back to me.

Sweet Dreams,
Melody