A few weeks ago, I shared about the dreams God gave me concerning my son Joseph, and the ways He used them to guide, warn, and prepare me as a mother. Since then, He has led me to share other dreams that He gave me in the past. Two of them stand out, not only because of the clarity and intimacy with which God spoke, but also because they carry lessons about how He communicates with us while we sleep.
An Affirmation Dream: What God Sees
One night, I had a dream about a plain, ordinary wooden table. It had no drawer, no ornamentation—just simple and unremarkable. It was sitting outdoors, but I couldn’t see much else around it.
Then suddenly, my vision widened. Behind that plain table stood the most breathtaking mansion, surrounded by a lush, fairy-tale-like garden. I stared at the contrast, confused. And in my spirit, I heard God say:
“When you look at yourself, you see the table. But when I look at you, I see the mansion.”
Tears come to my eyes just remembering that dream. It was such a clear reminder that God sees more in us than we see in ourselves. We may feel plain, insignificant, or unworthy, but He sees beauty, value, and purpose.
“People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
“You are God’s masterpiece…” – Ephesians 2:10
That night, God reminded me of my identity in Him—not based on what I could do or how I looked, but based on who He created me to be.
This dream was a gentle, yet powerful reminder of God’s perspective. While we often see ourselves through the lens of limitations, mistakes, or ordinary circumstances, God sees the fullness of who we are in Him. The table may look plain to our eyes, but He sees the mansion, the purpose, and the beauty that is yet to unfold. Dreams like this encourage us to trust God’s vision for our lives, even when we cannot yet see it. They remind us that His plans are perfect, and that He is at work behind the scenes, preparing us and those we love for what is ahead.
A Dream of Promise: Becoming a Nona
After my oldest daughter got married in November of 2020, it wasn’t but a few months later that I had another dream. In the dream, I was walking through a quiet neighborhood with a child on my hip. The child wasn’t mine, but I felt a deep connection with them—like they belonged to me in some way. I walked up to a door with the child still on my hip, and a lovely woman dressed in white opened it. All she said to me was one word: “Nona.”
That was it. One word. And yet, I knew it was a God dream. I woke up puzzled but peaceful, certain that it meant something.
I started to dig into the meaning. In Latin, “Nona” means ninth and was used in ancient Rome to refer to the ninth month of pregnancy. And in Italian, “Nona” is the feminine form of ninth, but it’s also the word for grandmother.
The moment I read those meanings, something clicked in my spirit. I called my daughter and told her, “My grandmother name is going to be Nona.” She said she loved it.
And wouldn’t you know, about nine months after that dream, she found out she was pregnant.
Now, all these years later, I not only have the most beautiful and sweet grandgirl but also the most handsome and loving grandboy. Every time I hear her say "Nona", I remember the promise God gave me—that I would one day hear little ones call me Nona.
Not All Dreams Are From God
While God does speak to us through dreams, it is important to remember that not every dream is from Him. Some dreams come from our own minds processing the day’s events or our anxieties. Others may carry influence from the enemy, attempting to deceive, frighten, or distract us.
The Bible gives us guidance on discernment. Daniel, Joseph, and others received dreams from God, but even in those stories, interpretation and confirmation through prayer and God’s wisdom were necessary. “Test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) reminds us to evaluate what we see and hear, even in our dreams.
Christian teacher A.W. Tozer once said, “A dream is a whisper of God to the soul, if it is of Him. But if it is not, it will not stand the test of truth and the peace of God.” Peace is a key indicator that a dream comes from God. Dreams that confuse, frighten, or lead us away from God’s Word are usually not from Him.
Psalm 127:1 reminds us, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” Dreams from God always point us toward His will, His Word, and His promises—they build up rather than tear down.
Listening for God's Voice in the Night
Whether it’s a dream of affirmation, a promise, or a warning, God still speaks. And sometimes, He chooses the quiet of night to get our attention.
He may not always reveal the whole picture, but He gives us enough to trust Him. And isn’t that just like God? To meet us in our sleep, to hold our hand through our fears, and to remind us of who we are and what we’re called to.
Reflection Questions
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Have you ever had a dream you felt was from God? What did it reveal to you?
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Which of these dream types—prophetic or affirming—resonates most with you?
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How can you become more spiritually sensitive to the ways God may be speaking?
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being a God who speaks, even in the quiet of the night. Thank You for the dreams and visions that remind us You are near, You see us, and You care deeply for our lives. Lord, help us discern which dreams are from You and which are not. Give us wisdom, peace, and understanding as we seek Your guidance.
I lift up every reader today. Give us hearts sensitive to Your voice, and teach us to trust You even when we do not understand the full message. May the dreams You give point us to Your truth, draw us closer to You, and equip us to live faithfully in the calling You have given us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I’ve created a simple printable Dream Journal for you to keep by your bed. When you wake from a dream, you can write it down right away, pray over it, and track any confirmations or fulfilled words over time.
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