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Sometimes dreams can tell us a lot about ourselves and the journey we are on. I thought I would share a dream of mine that occured last night. Before I do, I want to describe a few things that will help make my description of the dream a little more clear. First of all, my nick name Zoe, is my dogs name. Zoe is Greek for "Life", pronounced "Zo ee". When we named our dog, we thought it would be appropriate to give her a name that suited her. To us, she was a new life into our own. That's why we called her Zoe. She has been with us forever it seems but she appeared in my dream last night.



My dream started off with me looking up at the sky. I saw the beautiful blue textureless sky with the odd spots of white cotton clouds. I was gazing at the sky as I normally do in my day when I talk to God. This time however, I began to rise in the sky. I started to float higher and higher into the sky. As I looked down, I saw my dog Zoe, getting smaller and smaller. I started to get scared, "I thought. "What if I fly too high lose sight of Zoe and she gets lost". At that moment, a thought came to me. Give your trust over to God and he will direct your flight. I started to fly wiht the guidance of God. I flew down the street, passing homes and telephone poles. I flew down to the street that I grew up on. It was as I remembered it, the smells were rich and I saw my fathers old pickup truck in the front parking area. I started to fall gently down, at that moment, I thought.. "Where is Zoe?" Again, my inner voice said, "Let God take care of that". It wasn't two seconds later, that Zoe was running into the front yard to meet me.



I woke at that point. I started to put things together. I realize that I am in a spiritual growth phase right now. I am having difficulty letting go and giving over my trust and life to God. But, in my dream I hadno problem doing this and it felt wonderful. My dog Zoe, represents my life. I believe I am afraid to give my life over to God for fear of losing myself. What this dream tells me, is that I will fly with my new found spirituality and also find my life again. My life will always be there and so will God. I went back to the home i grew up in, to show that I have not really changed much from the little person that resides in me. I am really one in the same. I feel layden with guilt and fear at times, but this dream clarifies to me that it's ok to be spiritual. It's ok to look into the past without fear. There were many good times growing up and when I am struck with anxiety, it seems that I can only remember the bad times. Today, I am stating to remember the good times and all of this from a dream. A dream that could be a "Dream from God".



Zoe

That is a great dream. I have not had a dream like that, most of mine are related to anxiety, and I feel anxious even in my dreams. However, I have recently gone back to church after a little while of being away, and I was struck by how much it was the right place at the right time. When I first went back two weeks ago the Sunday school lesson was about how God would rather us have a humble, broken heart versus a whole heart because it is easier for us as humans to learn things with a humble heart. Then I noticed a picture of Jesus in the hallway of our church and it said "Fear not, for I will come to you." I don't remember what scripture that was from, but I thought what a powerful message that was and that it was no coincidence that I saw that when I did.

Becky,

What a clear message that was from God. You know as well as I do that signs of God are all around us. We have to keep our eyes open spiritually to see them. It sounds like your spiritual blinders are lifting and that is so wonderful. I honestly have had moments lately when I can hand over my thoughts to God and say to him, "Please deal with this" and he does. I have even had moments with very little anxiety. This speaks volume to me and my need for spirituality in my life. I know you will find the right time and place for your spirituality and I am confident that you are on your way.

Zoe

Cool Zo.

That was very inspirational Zoe. I really enjoy reading this post. It helps me to release my fears. Thanks

Darla

Don, Thanks.

Darla,

Thanks for stating it helped you release your fears. After this dream, I too felt it was easier to release and hand over my fears to God. This dream was a real turning point for my spirituality and I feel blessed to have had it and been able to share it with others.

Zoe

Zoe,
That is beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. I know that I have a "white Kuckled grip" on life and surrendering is like so scary and challenging but so necessary. I am inspired by your dream and I will keep it with me on my journey. Thank you! K

As only God could do, I have yet another piece of this miracle of a dream. Your name shooting starz. This is bringing tears to my eyes. My dog Zoe has a kennel name that is sort of like a last name. My dogs kennel name is "Shooting Star". God Bless and thank you for being part of God's work in my life. I am happy that this dream has helped others as it has certainly been a turning point for my spiritual journey.

Zoe

That is amazing. I don't know what else to say but that was just really cool.

I really enjoyed reading your post Zoe. I could really resonate with you on if I let myself go to God, would I lose myself ? From my own personal experience, I have only been able to shed a little at a time.. and it was always when I've been broken. And when I've been broken I realize I am not my own.. I submit to God a little more. And as time goes by I learn to trust Him more and a little of me is being shed again..

In some ways it is very very painful and at the same very very liberating..
This, I think, maybe, a lifelong journey.

Thank you.