Dream 758 – A Sad Prayer in the Storm
Received on Monday, December 11, 2023
Communion
Dear Father,
Thank You for another day! Thank You for all You have given us. Thank You for my family, our friends and our Nest. We are blessed. In this life, we will have troubles, but we are so encouraged that You are over all things. Outside, we are experiencing torrential rainfall. Our culverts are full of water rushing from fast melting snow. Yesterday was filled with tears. I feel broken even this morning.
We as a household are under attacks from all sides. Even so, other than our stolen car, it has mostly been nuisance attacks. My heart monitor kept me up last night. It wasn’t reading properly, so it kept sounding the alarm. I believe I resolved it, but not after several rounds of trouble during the night.
My younger son leaves for Seattle tomorrow. He just rededicated his life to You. The enemy hates this. Could You, for my sake, give him a fun and worry-free time there? Could You please do this for me? Could You protect him from all enemy assignments against him to rob, kill and destroy his life? Show Yourself to him in greater strength. I pray and ask for this, in Jesus’ Name.
With our stolen car, could You make it that the insurance will pay for it completely and they don’t try to undervalue it so we owe money? Also, our heating shut down in one room. We are not sure what is happening, so if You could supernaturally heal this, that would be awesome.
I had an odd dream last night…
Sub-dream 1 “The Designers mingle with Gang Reps” begins…
I walked up to a show home. The front yard of the home was freshly mowed grass and a long driveway wide enough for multiple cars. Across the road was a massive cornfield with stalks 6’ or more in height. I entered the show home. When I walked through this house, it was somewhat confusing as it had many rooms and multiple levels.
In this house were several of my old rivals in the interior design field. Each one had bedrooms with very mediocre designs. I was amazed to hear them compliment each other over and over. I noticed that all of the furnishings were low quality and dated. Despite this, they were advertised as ‘cutting edge modern designs’. One of the designers came up to talk to me…
Designer: “You seem familiar to me. Oh well, never mind.”
She was puffed up and so obviously proud of her own work.
Me: “Isn’t all of this furniture used?”
Designer: “Where have you been? Reuse, recycle and reimagine! There is no ‘NEW’ anymore. Seriously?”
She was becoming angry because she could tell that I was not impressed at all.
Me: “Where did the furniture stores go?”
Designer: “Are you living under a rock?”
Me: “Perhaps (standing on the rock of Jesus)
Designer: “All manufacturing has stopped. Then all stores, warehouses and design centers were plundered. Then the rest was destroyed. If something breaks, too bad… you live with it. The lucky ones are my clients who are so wealthy and powerful that they are untouchable. No one can take what they have.”
Me: “Oh, so, is this the great wealth transfer?”
Designer: “Yes. As for this show, it gives people ideas.”
Me: “But it looks like you live here.”
Designer: “I do. That is the rule for the show.”
Me: “Then who buys tickets?”
Designer: “Representatives for the wealthy.” I then noticed several different vehicles pull up with rival gang members. “Oh, the reps are here. I have to get ready.”
There was absolutely nothing here to envy. It was the saddest dream. I then noticed that all of these designers were crawling into bed with the reps. I was in shock.
Sub-dream 1 over…
Oh Father, while I am not sure what this dream means, it felt like these people were so void of God. There was spiritual death all around me.
This morning, I was reading Scripture and Psalm 100 in particular. This Psalm was about Your steadfast love that endures forever. Father, love is now waxing to coldness here. I cling to this short chapter and I am grateful for Your promises and You, Father. I then read Psalm 101 right after. You have put on my heart something very serious…
Psalm 101: 1I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. 2I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; 3I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. 4A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil. 5Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy. Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure. 6I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me. 7No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes. 8Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, cutting off all the evildoers from the city of the Lord.
Then Psalm 102 outlines a prayer of one afflicted and when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the Lord. Verse 7: I lie awake; I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop.
Me: “Father, please help me! Please help us. Let us be upright in Your presence. Let us always praise You, even when things become more difficult. Please don’t forget me. Please don’t forget our house.”
Jesus: “Erin, come up!”
He once again spoke to me while I sat in my devotional chair. His Voice was very clear.
Jesus: “Erin, I am here and I am with you. You worry about many things, but do not worry. The enemy knows his time is short, so he attacks from a distance. In the case of your water, this was an attack from below. In the case of your car, this was an attack from afar.”
Note 10:45 am: The power just went out. The winds have picked up. The culvert is almost overflowing.
Lord, we need some help here. Please restore our power quickly so we don’t lose heat, water or endure the loss of our fridge and freezer contents. Father, I come against many curses, are any of these attacks or permissions? Please help us. Please protect our house, in Jesus’ Name.
Me: “Oh Lord, am I in need of repentance? I am so distraught. We are taking a beating right now. Now I am afraid to have my younger son go on his trip.”
Jesus: “Oh Erin, I am with you! I am in the storm and in this darkness with you. Remember that these are perilous times. However, I am over all things and nothing that comes against you will succeed.”
Me: “Lord, it seems like the enemy is winning. They have our car. They removed our water. The winds have picked up and the power is out. The roads are beginning to wash out and the culverts are overflowing. Our dogs are even crying. Please help! I love You!”
Jesus: “I promise to take the darkness you find yourself surrounded by and I will bring light to it. All will be restored. Do not be afraid. Erin, can you restore the power? Can you stop the rain or the flood? Can you return your stolen car? Can you stop the wind?”
Me: “No to all, Lord. The rain is causing flash flooding.”
Jesus: “Then give this to Me.”
Me: “Lord, my daughter had to leave to drive into town to finish her work online since we have no power and no internet right now.”
Jesus: “Hmm, just like the pioneers of old?”
Me: “Oh, You are so funny! You are right, Lord, this is small in comparison. We are of these times in this modern world. I can’t even imagine the hardships the pioneers endured. This is nothing in comparison.”
Jesus: “Well, each generation has their troubles and trials contained within. Each one has their portion. Now, with your younger son… as he travels, he must be aware that the enemy is afoot with schemes. However, I am with him and he should not worry.”
Me: “Thank You, Lord. Oh yes… please don’t let any of our trees fall. Please keep them firmly rooted. The largest one is next to the rushing water. I am concerned since the ground is very wet.”
Jesus: “I have dispatched angels, Erin. The lands there are being humbled. I will protect you. However, tomorrow is a new day!”
Me: “I pray that our lights are back on before tomorrow!”
Jesus: “Again, do not worry as I am with you. Continue on your course. Remember… when I give you clear instructions to complete a work, then do so with vigor. The enemy does not want this.”
Note: Torrential rains were still battering our home. The rain hit the window heavily as I wrote. I decided to stop in order to inspect the property. I started to rant…
My rant: “The culvert is breeched. Our driveway is taking on the brunt of the road runoff. I am not physically able to do anything to stop this. I tried cutting trenches in the rain to stop the flow of water. I tried everything. We have no power. We are in the dark. Father, Lord, why have You forsaken me? Lord, please take me Home if I am about to fall. I love You. I prayed. I did everything in my own power, but in full faith. Still, my prayers remain unanswered. Nothing I am doing seems to be helping. I am broken here, Lord. Forgive me. Forgive all my sins. Lord, I am not always good. I get mad sometimes. I am exhausted and weak. Won’t You strengthen me? Strengthen my faith, Lord. I am so sad.”
I then went back to My devotional chair. I felt a bit embarrassed about my rant, but I wanted to be honest with the Lord. This is what He wants from us… honesty!
Jesus: “Hmm, this after I just gave you a word of encouragement before your troubles? Do you not remember this from even one hour ago? Did you forget?”
Me: “Lord, storms have always been compounded in my life. However, everything is now coming at me. Your Voice is in me. Still, I prayed in faith and nothing happened. I guess all of this is Your Will. I have no authority unless You grant it in me. It is getting colder in our home. The power has now been out for four hours. Please keep our food cold, Lord. Please keep our home from flooding or even worse.”
Jesus: “I am here. Go above the storm, Erin. Do you see Me? I am here. I am not unaware. All of this will soon pass.”
Me: “Your enemies mock me, Lord. They say, ‘Look at little fool, sparrow. We will hurt her and her faith. She will then turn and curse God.’ Well, I won’t, Lord. It is just that I am so exhausted. As such, I will speak no more today. As for the sun, perhaps it will shine again tomorrow and there will be light. Perhaps all will then be still. But, for now, I cry…”
Note: The power came back on at 8:45 pm. My husband had already come home early to help with the flooding situation. He helped to calm me down. He then pointed out that the Lord really did limit the water and wind damage to nothing but superficial things. He then pointed out that my prayers were actually answered. Well, once again, thank You, Lord… yesterday, today and tomorrow!
Dream over…
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