Dreams: Are they more than just dream?

[Guest LestWeForget]

I keep a dream journal. I'm interested in the process of human thoughts and dreams. However the past 2 weeks have been extremely painful(?) for me.

Out of the past 14 days or so, I've had at least (3) dreams where Demons have come to me and have either tempted me or tormented me!!!

I would like to think of all of this as an intellectual matter (they are just dreams). But I'm wondering if something else is actually happening. I turned to Christ 5 months ago, and my dreams have been quite distrubing since.

The (3) dreams I speak of have involved "things" which have identified themselves as Demons. Am I just dreaming, or is this some sort of sign after turning to Christ?

I KNOW I am stronger than what is happening, but still, it disturbs me greatly. Does ANYONE know what this could mean, or am I just having "bad dreams" because of the decisions I have made???

Yours in Christ,

Kristopher

[Leonard]

Could be either one, friend. I don't know that it would make any difference which one it was. Either way, prayer is appropriate response, for either demons outside yourself are tormenting you, or your new relationship with Christ is trying to 'exorcise' the old 'demons' of your past life.

[yomotalking]

I have a book called "Dream Interpretation" by Herman Riffle. Here is something that is written in the book.

"All dreams in the Bible are spoken of as God's message to be heeded, and Scripture presents dreams and visions as God's instrument."

But I think some dreams are brought about by circumstances of life.

In the past, I have had dreams about people trying to kill me and I know that I had those dreams because of fear in my life. I had to deal with the fear, and then the dreams stopped.

I think you ought to ask God for the Interpretation of the dreams, and let Him show you the meaning, then you'll be able to understand and deal with the situation.

yomo

[refugepsa91]

Could be either one, friend.  I don't know that it would make any difference which one it was.  Either way, prayer is appropriate response, for either demons outside yourself are tormenting you, or your new relationship with Christ is trying to 'exorcise' the old 'demons' of your past life.

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You say you turned to Christ 5 months ago? I too had some terrible dreams when I first came to the Lord. And then doubts upon doubts. The way I see it is this way....before you came to Christ satan didn't have a reason to bother you...now though he feels hes gotta get you back..what better way to do that than to send nightmares and doubt. Pray and perservere they will stop and be replaced with peaceful dreams.

Although I like Leonards explanation best...trying to exorcise the demons from your life before Christ. I never thought of it that way....that is definately something to think about.

Love and Blessings,

Angel

[Guest LestWeForget]

Thanks, everyone, for helping me to answer this question! I talked to a few friends off the board, and there have been all kinds of suggestions. However I tend to view the explanation of "exorcising Demons in my life" as probably the best way to view the issue.

I like to think of myself as a rational, scientific person. And for obvious reasons, I just can't break this mold. I have Faith, but I think dreams (for the most part) are just unconscious battles in our minds. I do, however, leave open the possibility for Divine (or not so divine) intervention at ANY point in my life.

I like the saying: "We are Sinners and Saints." Maybe it is because I was brought up Catholic, and that's a saying that stuck in my mind from Catholic scholars. As a "Sinner and Saint," I accept the dual nature of our personal make-ups. And the thoughts they may bring about.

It's great being on this board! Thank God for having me stumble across it one night doing a Google for "Christian Bulletin Boards"!

Thoughts and prayers,

Kristopher

Could be either one, friend.  I don't know that it would make any difference which one it was.  Either way, prayer is appropriate response, for either demons outside yourself are tormenting you, or your new relationship with Christ is trying to 'exorcise' the old 'demons' of your past life.

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You say you turned to Christ 5 months ago? I too had some terrible dreams when I first came to the Lord. And then doubts upon doubts. The way I see it is this way....before you came to Christ satan didn't have a reason to bother you...now though he feels hes gotta get you back..what better way to do that than to send nightmares and doubt. Pray and perservere they will stop and be replaced with peaceful dreams.

Although I like Leonards explanation best...trying to exorcise the demons from your life before Christ. I never thought of it that way....that is definately something to think about.

Love and Blessings,

Angel

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