Prophetic dreams: are you dreaming of the future?
A prophetic dream is a dream that involves images, sounds or messages that suggest things that will come in the future. Although prophetic dreams are mentioned in the biblical book of Genesis, people of different spiritual backgrounds believe that their dreams can be prophetic in various ways.
There are different types of prophetic dreams and each has its own unique meaning. Many people believe that these glimpses of the future serve as a way of telling us which obstacles to overcome and what things we must avoid and avoid.
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Many people experience prophetic dreams and can take the form of warning messages, decisions to be made or direction and guidance.
Famous prophetic dreams in history include that of President Abraham Lincoln before his assassination and those of Julius Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, before his death.
If you have a prophetic dream, it is entirely up to you whether you share it or keep it for yourself.
Prophetic dreams in history
In ancient cultures, dreams were viewed as potential messages of the divine, often filled with valuable knowledge of the future and a way to solve problems. In today's western world, however, the notion of dream as a form of divination is often viewed with skepticism. However, prophetic dreams play valuable roles in the stories of many important religious belief systems; in the Christian Bible, God says: "When there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, reveal myself with visions, I speak with them in dreams". (Numbers 12: 6)
Some prophetic dreams have become famous throughout history. Julius Caesar's wife Calpurnia famously dreamed that something terrible would happen to her husband and asked him to stay home. He ignored his warnings and ended up being stabbed to death by members of the Senate.
Abraham Lincoln was said to have had a dream three days before they were shot and killed. In Lincoln's dream, he was wandering the halls of the White House and met a guard wearing a mourning band. When Lincoln asked the guard that she was dead, the man replied that the president himself had been murdered.
Types of prophetic dreams
There are several types of prophetic dreams. Many of them present themselves as warning messages. You may dream that there is a roadblock or stop sign, or perhaps a gate across a road you wish to travel on. When you meet something like this, it is because your subconscious - and perhaps even a higher power - wants you to be cautious about what lies ahead. Warning dreams can come in a variety of forms, but keep in mind that they don't necessarily mean the end result is engraved on the stone. Instead, a warning dream can give you suggestions of things to avoid in the future. In this way, you may be able to change the trajectory.
Decision-making dreams are a little different from those of a warning. In it, you are faced with a choice, and then watch yourself make a decision. Since your conscious mind is turned off during sleep, it is your subconscious that helps you work through the process of making the correct decision. You will find that once you wake up you will have a clearer idea of how to get to the end result of this type of prophetic dream.
There are also directional dreams, in which the prophetic messages are transmitted by the divine guides, of the universe or of your spirits. If your guides tell you that you should follow a specific path or direction, it's a good idea to carefully evaluate things on waking up. You will likely find that they are driving towards the result in your dream.
If you live a prophetic dream
What should you do if you live what you believe is a prophetic dream? It depends on you and the type of dream you had. If it's a warning dream, who is it for? If it is for yourself, you can use this knowledge to influence your choices and avoid people or situations that could endanger you.
If it's for another person, you might consider giving them a warning that there may be problems on the horizon. Of course, keep in mind that not everyone will take you seriously, but it's okay to frame your concerns in a sensitive way. Think about saying things like, “I've had a dream for you lately, and it may not mean anything, but you should know that this is something that has sprung up in my dream. Please let me know if there is a way I can help you. " From there, let the other person lead the conversation.
Regardless, it is a good idea to keep a dream journal or diary. Write down all your dreams on the first awakening. A dream that initially cannot seem prophetic, may turn out to be one later.