House Dreams

I bet you're thinking that I'm dreaming of a new house. Right? Well, that WOULD be a good dream. Not for us anytime soon I'm afraid! That's ok, I really don't like moving! HA!

I've heard over the years that if you dream of a house, it's really about YOU. Have you heard that? So, there is a favorite house from when we were growing up. It tends to show up in my dreams often. It took a few times, but I started to think maybe it was more about my life than the house itself. This house was so cool. I loved growing up there. Loved the adventures, loved the memories of being there. But I have found, in my dreams, that house is always in MAJOR construction. It's a mess. It's uncomfortable and not livable. Interesting, right? It's been that way ever since it showed up in my dreams. Sometimes it was quieter than others and sometimes it's such chaos that it's hard to tell that it's the same house.

Why am I telling you this? Well, I had a new dream the other night. It dawned on me last night that I dreamed about my house again. BUT....this time it was BEAUTIFUL, fully restored, beautiful colors, beautiful woodwork all over it. The room I remember the most is my old bedroom. I remember walking into that room and feeling comfort and peace. There was now a beautiful fireplace in the room, hardwood floors and a overstuffed couch just beckoning to be sat in! This is dramatically different than the room before. Before it was cold and drafty and I always wanted to turn and walk away. This time I wanted to sit and enjoy the room. Another thing I remember feeling was that there was an element of mystery. Exciting mystery. I'm not sure what that was about...but it wasn't scary at all, just exciting.

Now, I'm not a person that picks apart dreams or really believes there is much to them. BUT this did get me thinking. Over the last few years, God has been doing some major construction in my life. Restoring the years the locusts have eaten. I understand the "construction" phase for sure. God was doing a number on me. Molding me and making me more of who He meant for me to be. I feel like I've come into my own a bit. Began to figure out who I really am (that's a life long adventure, right?) and who He wants me to be. I'm still a work in progress...but there is a peace to life right now. A God peace on life. Life is chaos. 4 kids and 2 of them in sports, work, family, church, youth group, the list goes on and on. Life isn't peaceful and calm. But on the inside, there IS peace. It's an amazing feeling I've never felt before. God has done an amazing work on not only my heart, but my entire life and the life of my family.

I'm blessed to be in this "house". Blessed that I can share a peaceful house with my family and friends.

Just thought I'd share this. How is your "house"?

I hope you have a wonderful day :)