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Father, we thank you for who you are and all that you do to bless us. You are more than worthy to be praised. Holy and sovereign is your name. We thank you that we can come to Your throne and cast our cares upon You. Thank you Father for Your gentle spirit. Thank you Father that your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Father, I lift my brother Dreamster to you this evening seeking provision in the form of a new job. Father, you know the plans that you have for Dreamster, plans to prosper him and not harm him, to give him a future and a hope. Father, you are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. All the days ordained for Dreamster were written in your book before one of them came to be so we know that this job loss is part of what’s already been written. We know that Dreamster’s steps are ordered by You, Lord. Though he may fall, you uphold him with Your hand and make firm his steps. Thank you Lord for your faithfulness! Thank you Father for your loving kindness! Thank you Lord for the preparations you are making right now for Dreamster and his new job. Bring those people and situations that will help move him towards the job that You have for him Lord. Remove any obstacle that stands between Dreamster and the job that You have set aside for him, Lord. Father, we know that you will supply all Dreamster’s needs through your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Just as You provided manna to the Israelites for 40 years after You brought them out of Egypt and sustained them before they entered Canaan, we’re believing You to provide manna to Dreamster and his family as they wait for Your new assignment. Lord God, we rejoice because we do not have to worry for You know Dreamster’s needs. We rejoice in knowing that You are taking this situation and working it for Dreamster’s good, Lord God! We rejoice in knowing that no matter how rocky this storm becomes, You will bring calm because everything must fall under Your order! Your name is the name above all other names and we glorify Your name! Hallelujah! In Jesus’ wondrous name, Amen!

Butterfly - Ultimately, most of what you said is in agreement with the 1st paragraph of my post, mine was the lunchtime, "I only have 10 minutes to post" version.... Also, I need to apologize. I thought on one level that you were talking about dream interpretation books a la books on symbols, not the broader subject of dream interpretation, though after your clarifying post I did pick that up. I think we're on the same page. Idefinitely believe that psychology is an important part of dream interpretation as it directly impacts the dream's symbolism, context, etc. You will not get an argument from me on that - my educational background in based in psychology, so I have an inherent bias because (along with my Christian beliefs) those are the lenses through which I see the world. I sometimes have wondered what Freud's or Jung's body of work would've looked like if they were Christians (although he wasn't a Christian, Jung did acknowledge that some situations require a spiritual awakening of sorts although he didn't call it Jesus)... Anyway, those two psychologists are two icons in the field of psychology and a lot of their work was on the study of dreams. I can't think of a better place to start than to Google them or look them up on wikipedia then go from there...or even take a psych class on personality or psychoanalysis.... I personally think that Christian and psychological dream interpretation are indeed related. I do, however, think that when you read psychological references you have to be mindful of the fact that because these sources aren't always written from a Christian perspective, they're incomplete - not necessarily wrong and not all the time wrong, just incomplete. The bottom line is that non-Christian psychologists and Christian psychologists approach the body of work differently and that's what you have to keep aware of as you study this area or you risk taking in incorrect information. For example, I have a Christian friend whose husband left her for another woman. They're not divorced yet and, at the time, she was considering her next steps. Her non-Christian therapist told her that she should date other men to get out of her funk.... :huh: … now on one level, that’s just bad advice…but the fact that she would tell a married woman to date others is clearly unchristian. It’s like eating a pizza without the cheese – it can be done and even enjoyed, but it’s not complete… More later as I have to go now (I still want to discuss the issue of where our dreams come from and what to do with them if we think we know), but one other important item that I want to address is your comment that suggested that what you got from my posts is that if one pursues the study of psychology dream interpretation that they’re “less Christian” than one who goes to the bible. :huh: I apologize if that is how my post read as that was never in my mind. My point, which was made in relation to dream symbol books, is that there is a risk of overreliance on them – just because a dream book says that a symbol has a particular meaning doesn’t make it so. To me, they oversimplify dreams. For me personally, I rely on the Bible or analyze the symbol itself to see what it means to me in real life, that's all... Anyway, more later....

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Well, this is a forum to discuss ideas and grow through those discussions. If we can all commit to having a respectful discussion even it leads to a conclusion of agreeing to disagree, I welcome your thoughts (B-understand I'm not implying that you personally would be disrespectul, just the airwaves on the site have been volatile lately). I do recognize that what I said doesn't cover it all but it wasn't my intention to cover it all in that one post due to time constraints. If you think I just covered the tip of the iceberg, chances are that I did so no problem (I was at work when I posted) - please add where you think I left a gap. If you have fundamental issues with and disagree with anything that I stated, then let's discuss more for understanding. Blessings, Lurdys

Praise the Lord for His provision!! Congratulations Daughter!!

Daph & Connie - Thanks so much to you both!! Blessings, Lurdys

I understand what you're saying...this ties into subliminal dreaming, context, personal biases (personal history, frame of reference, personality, etc.), state of mind and other factors that can impact what/how one dreams.... Part of what you're describing is how individuals process information/situations intellectually and emotionally and how we retain them, thus how they would appear in our dream state...and I agree that these are valid influences and things to consider when interpreting a dream. Where I get concerned with dreambooks is when we automatically equate a particular symbol with something because it came out of a dream book (cookie cut the dream). It is precisely because of the above that I get wary...individual life experience, context, emotions, etc. can give the same symbol a completely different meaning from person to person. I think my only difference is that I would still start with the Bible. I understand what you're saying regarding the dangers of interpreting a dream biblically when it's not a dream from God. An incorrect interpretation can be as damaging as an incorrect verbal prophecy. And that's why it's important to adhere to the guidelines around dream interpretation - we're to pray to the Lord first for the interpretation of the dream and if it is from Him (He will let us know), when we receive an interpretation it should bear witness with our spirit, and it should be confirmed by two or more people.

Wow!! Regina, this is beautiful! So many women (young women especially) are hungry for an encouragement like this! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings, Lurdys

Yes, I'm with Cholette and Connie - I've been awed by what you can find directly from the Bible...I also use the site's dream dictionary and approach symbols using guidelines that Mia and Daph have provided regarding dream context, individual dream language (God speaks to us through symbols that will have a personal meaning for us), etc. Another thing to keep in mind is that the reason Mia set up this site is because she found that a lot of other sources (even Christian) either don't really have a scriptural foundation (at least not consistently) or there is disagreement with the interpretation of some symbols and interpretation methods...Also from a website policy perspective, they actually discourage the use (or at least the discussion) of other sources outside of the Bible and Mia's teachings...she's trying to challenge all assumptions regarding dream interpretation and symbols, etc. and build a new foundation of knowledge that is 150% biblically based....check out Mia's and Daph's older posts and you'll see what I mean... Blessings, Lurdys

Thanks Jeanie and the same to you! I also wish everyone all the best for 2009 and pray that the Lord blesses everyone exceedingly abundantly!

Tolos2009 - I will stand in agreement with you... Father, I thank you that you are our refuge, a very present help in times of trouble. I thank you for Tolos2009 and her family, Father, and I thank you for her faith. Father, I plead the blood of Jesus on Tolos2009 and her family, her home, and her belongings. Father, I pray for a hedge of protection to be around Tolos2009's home and property in the name of Jesus. I command any free, unbound, or wandering spirits to get out beyond that hedge of protection now in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. I render those spirits useless and cast them back into the pit in the name of Jesus. I ask that warrior angels would be placed to stand guard at every door, window and any other opening in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. That your angels will protect Tolos2009's home from any intrusion in the name of Jesus. Father, I thank you that no weapon formed against Tolos2009 and her family can prosper. Thank you, Father, for your grace and authority that covers the darkness with your Light. We give you all the praise and glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. Tolos2009 along with Ephesians 6, pray the Psalms - 46, 71, 91 - I'm sure there are others but these are the ones that come to mind...you might also consider praying walking through your home and anointing your doorways and windows while pleading the blood of Jesus on each opening. Blessings, Lurdys

Daph - That is so funny...I always thought that if I had another boy I would name him Joseph Daniel.... Ok, my 1st choice girl name would be Lydia....then maybe Marisa.... What a very exciting time for you and your family! Be Blessed, Lurdys

I've been called to fast for the next three days, so will also be fasting from the website...I will come back on on Friday...take care and God Bless! Lurdys

private message...just sent one...

Desiree - Praise God that you received the revelation and confirmation! As it says in Galatians 6, "7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." Will pm you... Blessings, Lurdys

My son and I actually saw this last night while driving home! We thought at first that perhaps they were planes but then thought that they were stars...they were quite bright! We'll look out again tonight to see if we see them again, he'll be happy to know what they really are! Thanks for sharing!

Oops, forgive me, I got sidetracked with your pregnancy news...I will pray for your cousin and for provision for you and your husband as well! Blessings, Lurdys

That's wonderful news, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :bighug: What a blessing and right on the heels of two other blessings! God is good and worthy to be praised! Blessings, Lurdys

HB4A - Sorry to hear that! Will continue to pray for you! Blessings, Lurdys

I forgot to add hot chocolate! My boys love this one as well!

I forgot to add hot chocolate! My boys love this one as well!

Connie - Every once in a while I get the craving for chips and dip and I'm with you, it has to be Ruffles...interesting, because that's the only time that I eat Ruffles... Okay, back to the original question - for me, it depends on the time of year...if it's summer then ice cream is my comfort food..this past summer I discovered Haagen Dazs Dulce de Leche ice cream (fortunately, they come in single serving containers here)... If it's winter then either macaroni and cheese or a concoction that I make that will probably sound gross but it works for me! Mashed potatoes (buttery) with sweet corn mixed through and topped with shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (not Kraft, it has to be the real cheese) and placed under the broiler under the cheese melts and browns a little...yum! ok, there is one year round standby...fetticune/linguine/spaghetti/whatever pasta is in the cupboard alfredo. I have a quick recipe that I use and will add green peas, bits of salmon, broccoli florets or some other vegetable to the sauce so that I can take the focus off of all the grams of fat that I'm consuming and instead concentrate on the vitamins, minerals, and fiber instead....

oops, just reread your post re:privacy...thanks, will definitely check it out!

Great, thanks Jeanie! Is your blog private? I like the idea of a blog but don't want others to be able to access it without my permission.... Thanks & Blessings, Lurdys

Great! Thanks Connie! Blessings, Lurdys