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Listening Prayer and Dreams

Listening Prayer and Dreams © George Hartwell M.Sc., updated 2009, all rights reserved

The bible says that God speaks to us in various ways, Job 33:15. Dreams is one way that God speaks to us. We need to learn to listen to God in our dreams through listening prayer. Listening prayer is not the same as 'dream interpretation' using dream symbols.

Read how God spoke to Abimelech in a dream in Genesis 20: 3-7. Remember that Abimelech was not distracted by TV, radio, iPods, etc. and he may have spent 10 - 11 hours on his bed because he did not have electric lights. If you want to be available for God to speak to you during the nighttime, you might consider, for one, turning off the lights early and going to bed.

But we can see from the story of Abimelech that God rebuked and warned in his dream. Further on in Genesis we can see that Jacob received significant guidance from the Angel of God in a dream. Genesis 31:3 - 13.

Like some other cultures it seems that Abraham's line considered dreams significant and shared them with their family. Joseph did in Genesis 37 and got himself in trouble with his brothers. His brothers envied him but his father 'kept the matter in mind.' Even though his feelings were hurt, Joseph's father remembered the message and meditated upon these things.

Joseph did not claim to be able to interpret dreams and their symbols on his own. His stance is that "interpretations belong to God." Genesis 40:8. This means that Joseph is going to use some method to do get in touch with God. He is going to find some way to do listening prayer. See also 41:16.

In Numbers 12:1-13, Yahweh calls it "dark speech" when he speaks to prophets in dreams and visions. That means that the meaning of dreams is obscure and indirect. As Joseph knew interpretation belongs to God. This requires bold humility on our part: bold to approach the Throne of Grace and humility not to trust our own minds but to listen. This is the attitude of listening prayer. We do not trust in our own understanding, Proverbs 3:5.

Daniel, like Joseph, had messages from God yet humbly sought God in prayer to find how to interpret the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar.   Daniel went to his house. He shared the problem with his companions, "that they might seek mercies from the God of Heaven concerning this secret." This was desperate listening prayer "so that Daniel and his companions might not perish." Daniel 2:17, 18.

As it turns out the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. He told the king what his dream was - saving his life and that of his companions!

People evidently shared significant dreams with other. God used this simple act of sharing to encourage Gideon. Gideon heard the dream and the interpretation of the dream of an enemy - yet he was deeply encouraged by it. Obviously Gideon and his enemies had a deep and natural understanding and trust for God's speech through dreams.

Solomon and Yahweh have a long and significant dialogue in a dream. Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream. 1Kings 3:5-15.

Lessons about dream interpretation from the Bible:

1.sometimes the meaning is obvious to those who have ears to hear,

2.dreams are an form of obscure speech - the meaning may not be clear,

3.interpretations are of God - we need humility,

4.sharing of dreams is wise,

5.be open to meeting God in our dreams,

6.not trusting in our own analytical interpretation,

7.make the understanding of dreams a matter of prayer.

Listening Prayer for Dreams

Catch the dream:

Record your dream in writing as close to the time as possible. When working with your dream recover the experience of it by reviewing it in the present as if it were happening in the now. Include not just what happened but also how you are feeling as is happens. Underline the strongest feeling in the dream.

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Listening Prayer Question #1:

The first thing we want to know is the specific memory that God wants to bring to recall to heal our life. Ask God: "What memory is connected to the strongest feeling in the dream?"

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Listening Prayer Question #2:

The second Listening Prayer Therapy question invites God to show us what needs to be healed in the memory. Ask God about this memory: "What did I believe?"

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Listening Prayer Question #3:

After discovering what we believed we now need to know God's healing truth. So the significant question to God is: "What is your truth?"

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George Hartwell M.Sc.	Articles > inner healing > Listening Prayer and Dreams (Although George holds a Masters of Science degree in clinical psychology he is not a registered Psychologist. He practices as a counselor or therapist. ) Agape Christian Counselling, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Office: Suite #125 - 1454 Dundas St. East, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Postal Code: L4X 1L4 E-mail to G Hartwell,	Contact: (416) 234-1850 E-mail to G Hartwell, George Hartwell M.Sc. www.HealMyLife.com Other sites about George: www.listening-prayer.com www.HealMyLife.net, http://healmylife.blogspot.com/
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	Listening Prayer and Dreams Listening Prayer and Dreams © George Hartwell M.Sc., updated 2009, all rights reserved The bible says that God speaks to us in various ways, Job 33:15. Dreams is one way that God speaks to us. We need to learn to listen to God in our dreams through listening prayer. Listening prayer is not the same as 'dream interpretation' using dream symbols. Read how God spoke to Abimelech in a dream in Genesis 20: 3-7. Remember that Abimelech was not distracted by TV, radio, iPods, etc. and he may have spent 10 - 11 hours on his bed because he did not have electric lights. If you want to be available for God to speak to you during the nighttime, you might consider, for one, turning off the lights early and going to bed. But we can see from the story of Abimelech that God rebuked and warned in his dream. Further on in Genesis we can see that Jacob received significant guidance from the Angel of God in a dream. Genesis 31:3 - 13. Like some other cultures it seems that Abraham's line considered dreams significant and shared them with their family. Joseph did in Genesis 37 and got himself in trouble with his brothers. His brothers envied him but his father 'kept the matter in mind.' Even though his feelings were hurt, Joseph's father remembered the message and meditated upon these things. Joseph did not claim to be able to interpret dreams and their symbols on his own. His stance is that "interpretations belong to God." Genesis 40:8. This means that Joseph is going to use some method to do get in touch with God. He is going to find some way to do listening prayer. See also 41:16. In Numbers 12:1-13, Yahweh calls it "dark speech" when he speaks to prophets in dreams and visions. That means that the meaning of dreams is obscure and indirect. As Joseph knew interpretation belongs to God. This requires bold humility on our part: bold to approach the Throne of Grace and humility not to trust our own minds but to listen. This is the attitude of listening prayer. We do not trust in our own understanding, Proverbs 3:5. Daniel, like Joseph, had messages from God yet humbly sought God in prayer to find how to interpret the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel went to his house. He shared the problem with his companions, "that they might seek mercies from the God of Heaven concerning this secret." This was desperate listening prayer "so that Daniel and his companions might not perish." Daniel 2:17, 18. As it turns out the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. He told the king what his dream was - saving his life and that of his companions! People evidently shared significant dreams with other. God used this simple act of sharing to encourage Gideon. Gideon heard the dream and the interpretation of the dream of an enemy - yet he was deeply encouraged by it. Obviously Gideon and his enemies had a deep and natural understanding and trust for God's speech through dreams. Solomon and Yahweh have a long and significant dialogue in a dream. Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream. 1Kings 3:5-15. Lessons about dream interpretation from the Bible: 1.sometimes the meaning is obvious to those who have ears to hear, 2.dreams are an form of obscure speech - the meaning may not be clear, 3.interpretations are of God - we need humility, 4.sharing of dreams is wise, 5.be open to meeting God in our dreams, 6.not trusting in our own analytical interpretation, 7.make the understanding of dreams a matter of prayer. Listening Prayer for Dreams Catch the dream: Record your dream in writing as close to the time as possible. When working with your dream recover the experience of it by reviewing it in the present as if it were happening in the now. Include not just what happened but also how you are feeling as is happens. Underline the strongest feeling in the dream. _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Listening Prayer Question #1: The first thing we want to know is the specific memory that God wants to bring to recall to heal our life. Ask God: "What memory is connected to the strongest feeling in the dream?" _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Listening Prayer Question #2: The second Listening Prayer Therapy question invites God to show us what needs to be healed in the memory. Ask God about this memory: "What did I believe?" _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Listening Prayer Question #3: After discovering what we believed we now need to know God's healing truth. So the significant question to God is: "What is your truth?" _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Listening Prayer and Dreams © George Hartwell, 2008, all rights reserved	Anger Management Anxiety symptoms Breaking Curses Christian Marriage Counselling Decision Matrix Depression Dreams and Life Dysfunctional Personality Patterns Family System Faith of the Heart Inner Healing Life Crisis Life Transformation Therapy Love Letters to God Nervous Breakdown Smart Fear Theophostic Counselling
Contact: For Sessions with George, Retreats or Phone Counseling: counselling (416) 234-1850 for local calls in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville or Brampton. 1 (877) 854-3990 for long distance. E-mail: e-mail G Hartwell www.HealMyLife.com (counselling) and www.HealMyLife.net (retreats) Home About Me Professional Services Life Transformation Retreats My web site on Listening prayer is under construction. At the moment there are articles on: Faith of the heart prayers, Head vs Heart Faith in faith of the heart prayer, How to do Healing Prayer, How to break a curse, What is listening prayer?, how to do listening prayer, How to pray for protection, prayer with the human spirit, types of prayer - intercessory prayer, What is prayer?, What is the power of prayer? How to do healing Prayer, Healing prayer for cancer.