piano

Hi love's child,

I haven't taken the test. Just relaying thoughts--


I recently had a naked dream without shame as well, and so this really stood out to me.

I believe my dream represented having one or two people in the church disapprove of me due to their own issues regarding freedom.  I was naked/without covering or as I would put it, they would not stand with me.
At the same time, being naked without shame, I felt at liberty in Christ in my walk.

I wonder if this could relate to your dream in some way, that having liberty in Christ can sometimes cause others to react in a manner that seems judgmental.

So you brush it off. :)

We ALL need grace, but it isn't easy to have someone think of you as not a part of the same body-- when you know that you are.

So as giving and loving as a person you are, it is okay to have boundaries with some people that may see your liberty and try to shame you because of it.
That is what I see the covering your chest (guarding your heart) is about.

And even better to love and pray for those who need to be set free again from any yoke of bondage to the law?


Please discard if not applicable.

I had a dream that I was in our living room. This homeless man carries one of those cheap foam filled fold out couch beds, and plops it into our living room. He sits on it and makes himself at home. I looked at him and said, "Keep on moving, your not stopping here." My husband walks into the room and says, "O, I gave him permission to stay here. I didn't tell you." I look at my husband in frustration, and walk in the other room. So this guy takes camp up in our house, which I feel uncomfortable about. I wish my husband would have talked to me about this first. We have small children, and I feel uneasy about having this stranger in our home with our kids. I think my husband allowed him to shower at our house and gave him some new clean clothes to wear. I looked in my daughters closet and could sense his dirty clothes were in the hamper in the closet. Her church dresses were touching the laundry basket. I felt frustrated once again with my husband for not thinking of the obvious in this situation. God only knows if there is lice or other germs on this homeless mans clothing. These clothes should have never been put in my daughters closet, touching her things! They should have been thrown straight into the washer on the HOT cycle!!!

Hi Daisy-- Some thoughts for your discernment.

When I was reading your dream this morning (just the first part) my thoughts were that God has this perfect plan for those who He will give a home with Him, (for the homeless, the destitute) but sometimes that plan doesn't fit in with the way we imagine things should go. Trusting Him is the key.
He intends to redeem those who make a home with Him, by His Mercy and Grace through the gift of faith.

When you described your daughters "church clothes" in view of thoughts of them touching the dirty laundry (or that which was has been thrown off) of the homeless man I wondered.
What does this say about the church itself..how are we to view the baby sheep brought into the fold, and how are we to view their past?
If His blood sacrifice can clean up what is in our own closet, can we trust Him to do so for others as well?

I just saw your dream as hope for a life redeemed in Him, and a need to trust the process, not always easy.

He knows where the dirty laundry is too, and just how much if any that will effect you or those you love.
To seemingly be stuck with it... maybe has to do with some work on your end-- a work planned by Him in advance for His Glory? Not sure....perhaps some areas that will need to be placed under the blood..forgiveness.

Discard anything not helpful.

Peace,

Piano

But that's not why I continue to cut. I feel it is because I find my identity in my depression, anxiety and cutting. I find who I am in my disease. I feel that people will see how strong I am. It's as if my problems make me who I am.

Hi Jasmine,

I may not be someone you know, but when I read this, it reminded me of my daughter who has the same issue with cutting, anxiety and depression.

It came to light when she stayed at a friends house and her friend told the school counselor. Bringing it to light was very painful for her. She didn't want me and her dad to know..I never dreamed she was hurting herself in this way...I am sharing this because I want you to have hope.
She is now free from cutting for almost 6 months, and is in counselling, a place where she can talk about her worries and struggles freely. There have been some very upsetting things happen within our family over the past few years, and she has a tendancy to carry heavy burdens in that area as well as for her friends, and strangers.
She has always been this way.

I on the other hand, am still in the spiritual battle because yes, I believe there is some form of deception involved that is set up in the mind regarding self harm and fear.

My daughter has a calling on her life and I am certain that you do as well. The enemy of our souls will plant as many seeds as possible to change the calling...but He cannot.
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29.

I was not given the opportunity to serve Him at a young age.
I did not know Christ until much sorrow and sin inflicted me when I came to Him when I was 27 years old. Please know just how much your parents love you. Please know how much He loves you. Allow Him to draw you back into His protective wing away from the world, that He may receive Glory, and that your joy in who you are in Him, will return.

He has given you to His Body as a gift to encourage, strengthen and bring joy to its members.

Much love,

Piano


P.S.

I had not read the last few entries here..Im so glad to know you feel better.

Hi Mark,
Facinating.

I dont have an interpretation, it does sound encouraging though.
Discard or keep what I share.


I did look up Xiao, which has many meanings, but did find there is a book called Xiao Jing- Classic of Filial Piety.
(How to behave toward seniors such as a father, older brother or ruler)
It is a confusious writing.
This might be very important to the chinese culture?

Are you interested in missions at all?

Peace,

Piano

Hi Daphanie,

Yeah, weird weather here too. Upper 60's the first week in February..
I have never seen it happen.

Thoughts for your discernment, etc.

This morning, once again, (this happened in 2011, and has been occuring the past week) when I awoke, the Classical Bach bwv 140 catata- Sleepers Awake was playing in my head.

The choral lyrics speak of the story in Matthew 25:1-13.

v:3-4
When the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take extra olive oil with them.
But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.

I connect storing up provisions dreams with this parable.
I wonder about the wheat..but thoughts of it fit with wheat and chaff of my ending statement.
Grass even more interesting though:

All sheep eat grass. (Just putting the goats out of the mind at the time because...) Your shepherding skills may be needed to help feed His flock, as dark days come (spiritual) ...before His arrival.

I am not a doom and gloom person either BTW, I dont think about the world goings on as much as I have to.

I am adding this...No need to feed the spiritual goats, they will eat anything put before them (Not sure if that is an old wives tale about goats or not) and then leave the area barren.

Peace,

Piano

Hi Daphanie,

I decided to read the Luke 17 passage (basically I believe verses 1-4 go together) in order to make some attempt to understand it.
The millstone was said to be a better outcome than what WILL happen to those who cause others to stumble.

And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!

It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.

Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

(Luke 17:1-4 ESV)

I wonder if the millstone has to do with the burden of guilt that is carried, instead of confessed and forgiven.


Even if it has nothing to do with your dream, Im just really glad to be lead to study and ask Him for understanding.

Peace,

Piano

Hi Daphenie,

Intense.

Thoughts thrown out, no interp...discard or keep what might help.
Hope your day is going well.

I added somethings.

What caught my eye was that it was an eagle or falcon.
Falcons are super fast, and I have heard people talking about eagles symbolically representing a prophet.

So a prophet that is ascending..moving up, very quickly?
Or a messenger who is on its way home.

False prophets/teachers have a tendancy to be cloudy at times (and then clear at others)...but anyways..thats an opinion based on..an opinion..lol

And perhaps it is God's messenger, with a weighty call?

Hard to say, except for what you felt in the dream...

I went to look up millstone, because I also identified with its similarity to the scripture.
I didn't realize that in its definition that fits with the scripture, is a heavy and inexcapable responsibility.
The messenger appears to be bound to this.

Can you imagine the weight of the stone....?
Do you think this being/bird would be able to remain in the air long, without falling to the earth? How long...or short will the process be?

I see the buzzard as its ultimate purpose in God's plan, even if it isnt the enemies plan. Buzzards eat dead flesh.
They are actually neccessary.

I ask the Lord so often, somethings about things in my life...why?

I know, He has a reason.

His Glory must be known.

Peace,

Piano

I do believe that "falling down" or "being slain in the Spirit" is totally Biblical. But I am not into theological arguments and am not sure how to answer to her without "starting anything". I know arguments like this are not fruitful at all.

Good can come out of listening and hearing your friend.
I doubt she is the only person you meet in your life that has her point of view.
(I have some pretty distinct opinions/experiences concerning being slain in the Spirit)
It doesn't have to turn into an argument if He is invited. Love conquers all.

I wonder if she has been diagnosed with clinical depression, if she has also received professional counselling?
It is usually recommended by the physician who diagnosed the condition.

God uses many ways to reach His children to bring healing into their lives.
His hands are everywhere!

Peace,

Piano

Thank you for sharing Astra and Grey Butterfly.
It is just terminology I havent used, but like I said, have heard others use before.

Luke 5:1
On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret,

In Luke, a physical drawing close was needed to Hear His Word, but now He is always with us, through His Spirit. We can read His Living Word anywhere, anytime, or recall through His Spirit, His Word written on our hearts. We can worship Him continuously.
This is how I understand what pressing in means to you...Hoping I am on target.

2 Cor 6:16 “For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”

1 Cor 3:16 “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

1 Cor 6:19 “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you”

Rom 8:11 “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you”

It is interesting how He can be fully with us, and yet, we can have this flesh that gets in the way of being "close" to Him? Lord help us!

Peace,

Piano

It started with "W", I could not make out what it said so I kept gazing at the sky. The word disappeared and I said to the other person :"there was a wording in the sky and I believed it was a word from God and I have to understand what it said." The word appeared again and this time I was able to read it. It said "Witness", but somehow I knew the message was "Witness to Me" that's what the words were, but again I knew it deep in my heart the message was "Minister to Me".

Hi Astra,

I don't have an interpretation, but some thoughts for your discernment, or maybe, questions? Toss if not helpful.

I used to have a magnet on my fridge, a note from God.
Not sure what happened to it? It said something like this...

" Dear Child of God, I don't need your help today, you may live happy, joyous and free" I take this as a statement reminding me that I am free to praise Him in gratitude, without feeling overly responsible.

Something about this quote from your dream above, and the confusion of what was written in the sky caused this to come to mind.

Remembering Mary and Martha story now. Relative to all of us, at some time or another..IMO.

In two places in John, Mary was placed at Jesus feet.
John 11:2 and 11:32.
Martha's faith was stronger (IMO) her personality and organizational skills as the older sibling placed her in a position of authority in the home, her feelings of responsibility, perhaps weighted her, and kept her from feeling free to sit at Jesus feet.
Perhaps Mary's love for God and her neighbor (first comandment) was better developed than Martha's because she was able to give herself freely without any ouside influences blocking this freedom?
She didnt have a need for her works of love to fit peoples expectations of her.



John 4:23-24
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."

What is sortof amazing to me about the Mary and Martha story is that Mary probably appeared to be pretty disheveled.
Both times in the John scriptures, I could decribe her as more frail than Martha, and more broken. He sees the heart above all, when our own strength is lost.

But for His Grace.

P.S. What does pressing in mean? I hear this a lot, but not sure what it is...

Peace,

Piano

Hmm was just thinking about him, before reading this.
Will continue in prayer as lead.

Piano

Thanks Lola,

I really am trying to see this from the perspective of being The Power of The Holy Spirit, But I havent the "feeling" of lightness from this wave..it was sortof a dark wave.

Im just not sure if it doesn't represent something formidable in power, but not AS formidable as Him? Perhaps why I have no fear...


When I read Psalm 93, something hit home with me.
He is mightier than the waves of the sea.

The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty;
the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
Your throne is established from of old;
you are from everlasting.
The floods have lifted up, O LORD,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their roaring.
Mightier than the thunders of many waters,
mightier than the waves of the sea,
the LORD on high is mighty!
Your decrees are very trustworthy;
holiness befits your house,
O LORD, forevermore.(Psalm 93 ESV)

Floods of pride lift up their voice.....but God is God.
His Word seals the deal.



Peace,

Piano

John7,

What I didn't add was something along the lines you shared...the reference is very good, scripture to scripture...Notes/commentaries are subject to further examination at times..as He leads.

I had no idea just how many study bibles there are.

dreamsters version may be out in print soon..

This bible I received from a friend in 1994 maybe?
It is a red letter concordance study system bible, leather cover, thin bible pages. I am at the age now that a large letter bible would be nice.

So this may be different from the one He is pointing to, cause I am certain there are more to choose from in the Scofield family today.

The references in this bible are within the body of the scripture, identified by numbers and letters that give other scriptural references. This is what makes it exciting to me because I can be questioning what a particular word or verse is meaning, and connect other scriptures to enhance my understanding..often leading to a place that He is trying to show me. I am very concerned about doctrine, and this Bible has never lead me astray. I was going to add something but neva mind...lol

Peace,

Piano

Hi John7,

I can only say I do really love my King James Scofield Study Bible.

Piano

Hi Whiteshadow,

Not an interpretation, just something I read this morning.
Psalm 64

Kindof reminds me of this plotting and devices of evil to destroy the just...but it comes with a promise of Gods intervention, for those who trust in Him.

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked,
from the throng of evildoers,
who whet their tongues like swords,
who aim bitter words like arrows,
shooting from ambush at the blameless,
shooting at him suddenly and without fear.

They hold fast to their evil purpose;
they talk of laying snares secretly,
thinking, “Who can see them?”
They search out injustice,
saying, “We have accomplished a diligent search.”
For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep.

But God shoots his arrow at them;
they are wounded suddenly.
They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them;
all who see them will wag their heads.

Then all mankind fears;
they tell what God has brought about
and ponder what he has done.

Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD
and take refuge in him!
Let all the upright in heart exult!(Psalm 64 ESV)

Hoping for an interpretation or guidance for you concerning this.

Piano

Hi Cloud Connected,

Is it possible to post the whole dream, or was it in parts, or did I miss it on another thread somewhere?

Piano

Hi Cloud,

I have a couple scriptures...for your discernment.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
(Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV)

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.
They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.
But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
(1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV)

Phillipians 3 is an important chapter, but heres a couple verses.

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord.
To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—
(Philippians 3:1-3 ESV)

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.(Philippians 3:12-14 ESV)

Your value is in Him. Persecutions may come, but take joy in knowing He intends to use you for His good purpose, or why would the enemy take such time in hoping to entrap you? May all of the enemies plans fail miserably, that His Glory would shine forth through your life and testimony! Praise God always.

Peace,

Piano

Hi Cloud,

Again, this is not an interpretation, so please discard if need be.

The images, as you said, seem SO symbolic that it could be confusing. I think you got that part.

You and The Holy Spirit flying high and steady..over coming.

Opposition arrives to distract you.

That is when the scene changes.

Thats all I have to share about this, mainly because these are thoughts, I haven't prayed concerning this yet.

Peace,

Piano

Hi Cloud,

I do not believe dreams come FROM Satan, but opposition can enter in through our flesh. That being said, I have some thoughts for you to pray over/discern...things that I thought about before you posted this second thing above. Not interpretation, so discard if need be.

To me, it sounds as if you are overcoming, because you are consciously thinking about your choices, even in the dream.

The opposition is showing itself BECAUSE you are making good spiritual ground in your life, seeking, and listening.

Jesus return (Dad coming home soon) is a call to remain alert.

Watch and Pray.

I am thinking this might be a time when renewing your mind, specifically the simplicity of the gospel, may help overcome any ideas that would try to set themselves up. I will be praying for specific scripture.

I think your second dream has something to do with this one.

Cloud,
Again discard if you wish...

When I read the dream, the first thing that came to my mind was that the "girl" reminded me of "the church".

She is right there, but you can't seem to talk to her?

Thats why the word unite stood out to me in the scripture.
God DOES use symbols in dreams, so how will He use them to edify you?

Just a little out of the box of your train of thought concerning this particular girl that you like.

All for now, before I get all wordy.

Peace,

Piano

Thank you for any thoughts on this.

Vision of a tsunami, no land or other objects in view, just a view of the powerful force of the wave in motion.

I didn't feel fear, but awe.

Peace,

Piano

Hi Cloud Connected,

How did you come up with this name? I like it, but anyways...

As always discern and pray.

I know you have been reading scripture and all of the things that people express to you, going to church etc. for some time.

There are a lot of scriptures that touch on God's Will.

I like this scripture, because it discusses uniting.

Ephesians 1: 5-12.
He destined us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace which he lavished upon us. For he has made known to us in all wisdom and insight the mystery of his will, according to his purpose which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fulness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In him, according to the purpose of Him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will, we who first hoped in Christ have been destined and appointed to live for the praise of his glory.

I was thinking about something along the lines you heard today.

I am very familiar with struggle.
To me, struggle is not letting go of my own will because if I were to let go, what would I hold onto?

It takes faith and trust to let go, knowing that He is holding onto me, and that His plan is perfect.

That He has all intention of filling me to the brim with Him, that it might pour forth onto others for His Glory.

If I pray for Him to help me to let go of my own will, and the willingness to do so, His will, is on the way to being accomplished in my life.

Just some thoughts,

Piano

Hind's feet,

I just love what you shared here.

When God wants to cleanse us and drive something out of us, He doesn't just want it to stay empty. He wants it refilled with Himself. Jesus didn't just drive out the money changers, it was His Father's House, He wanted it filled with His Father, Filled with His Father's people.
It's not just about driving something out of us, it's about replacing what was driven out with something of our Father. The Holy Spirit was given to us as a helper. Ask God to teach you about the Holy Spirit. I just realized this, and just asked Him myself.

Piano

Thanks Dreamster,
Bullies usually show their cowardice, once they know you aren't afraid of them anymore, IMO.

Psalm 18.

Peace,

Piano