TYPES AND PURPOSES OF DREAMS
BY JAMES W. GOLL
Dreams are as diverse as the languages we speak, the clothing we wear, and the food we eat. Dreams are a communicative expression of the creative heart of God. As the Master artistically paints each flower of the field, so dreams are individually, tailor made for you and me.
Like the colors in a rainbow in overlapping shades, difficult to tell where one stops and another begins, dreams are spiritual gifts that intertwine with various enchanting shades. Dreams are not a dead language but a dynamic, living language of love.
CATEGORIES OF DREAMS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT
Dreams from the Holy Spirit come in virtually infinite variety and are tailored for each individual. Nevertheless, I want to briefly list 12 basic categories of dreams that we receive from the Holy Spirit.
1. Dreams of Destiny
Destiny dreams can reveal part of the progressive calling of God regarding your life, guidance and vocation. Dreams of Destiny are inspiring and charge our faith to soar to new levels!
2. Dreams of Edification
Edifying dreams are inspirational in tone. They are filled with revelation and they produce hope. Dreams of edification can help change the course of your life by instilling a sense of hope and confidence.
3. Dreams of Exhortation
Sometimes called "courage dreams," dreams of exhortation often contain a strong sense of urgency. They impart inspiration and motivation to get up and take action.
4. Dreams of Comfort
Comfort dreams serve to heal our emotions and our memories.We can use them to reinterpret circumstances of our past with a heavenly lens,helping us to see things differently, and with God's perspective.
5. Dreams of Correction
Corrective dreams reveal personal changes--character issues,heart issues, repentance issues--that we need to make in order to be able to move forward. The Holy Spirit comes in gentle love and releases a wooing to draw us to turn to Him and accept His correction.
6. Dreams of Direction
Directive dreams often contain a higher level of revelation and often convey a distinct sense of urgency. Ultimately, dreams of direction serve to help us get farther down the road toward fulfilling our destiny and purpose, showing us signposts and helping us avoid pitfalls along the way.
7. Dreams of Instruction
These are primarily teaching dreams filled with wisdom.Sometimes instructive dreams will even be doctrinal in nature, but they will always contain insight with revelation.
8. Dreams of Cleansing
These dreams deal with cleansing issues. They are concerned with our purification process.
9. Dreams Revealing the Heart
These are also known as dreams of self-disclosure or dreams of self-condition. God gives us dreams of self-condition to show us where we are, tell us what we need to do and reveal where He wants us to go.
10. Dreams of Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare dreams are intercessory-type dreams that reveal hindrances and may include calls to worship and fasting. Their purpose is to inspire us to tear down strongholds and overcome every obstacle or barrier that stands in the way.
11. Dreams of Creativity
Creative dreams involve such things as designs, inventions,new ways of doing things. They can charge our spirit man and help us become change makers, changing the culture of our homes, cities, and the lives of others and even the strongholds of our minds.
12. Dreams with Impartation
Impartational dreams are used to activate any of the various dimensions of the gifts of the Spirit. In some cases an angel of the Lord may actually appear in your room and touch you releasing one of heaven's many power encounters.
If you are just beginning to walk in the realm of dream language and find this great diversity of dreams a bit overwhelming, be patient. It will take time and experience to become adept at identifying different dream types and categories and interpreting the messages you receive.He will gently and lovingly guide you along the way in your very own diversity of dreams.
JAMES W. GOLL is the cofounder of Ministry to the Nations and a member of the Harvest International Apostolic team. He is the author of ten books including The Lost Art of Intercession and Wasted on Jesus. Jim is a member of the Israel Relief Fund, the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders, The Call, and other national and international ministries. He has appeared on the 700 Club, TBN, 100 Huntley, and other radio and TV broadcasts. He and his wife, Michal Ann, were married for over 25 years before her graduation into heaven in September of 2008. They had four children together. James resides in Franklin, Tennessee. His website is www.encountersnetwork.com.
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