Scientists admit they know very, very little about how the brain works. Such a complicated, intricate design could only be the work of an Intelligent Creator. Clearly we are not an “accidental” or evolved creation but are here by extremely special and unique design.
We are exposed to so much these days from so many sources – social media, TV, movies, books, the internet, and even signs, advertisements and billboards can sneak up on us and plant seeds of negative or positive things in our psyche. What will influence us and show up jumbled together in a dream (or nightmare) is impossible to predict and could mean anything from you are feeling stressed or joyful over a recent experience, have a sad memory from someone close to you dying or just your brain’s chemical reaction to what you ate before bed.
While God communicated through human dreams in the Bible, there is nothing that specifically promises such communication to us now. But, of course, we think about what might have influenced them and if there is anything we can learn or do to move forward in a positive way.
We suggest memorizing scriptures to concentrate on the advice given, especially before going to sleep. For example:
Philippians 4:8: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Proverbs 4:20-24: My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
We need to carefully guard what we do, where we go, what we see and what we allow to influence us. Pure, noble and holy thoughts have an elevating and ennobling effect on both our mind and body. It also gives us peace and allows us to focus on the plan of God and how we personally fit into it by being a preserving and calming influence on those around us, radiating His glory.
Additional Resource:
Christian Questions Podcast
Episode #1328: “How Can We Become Influencers? (Part I)”
Learning to appreciate as well as be wary of the power of influence
CQ Rewind Show Notes
