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My Protector

by Aquia
(Maxton N.C)

You know. They say theres a meaning for all your dreams. Well for me I cant actually put my finger on mine. But i do understand one thing im thankful for it. I started having these dreams 3 months ago. In the first dream I was standing in my front yard , i can remember everything. The sounds the smell the glow of the sun ,it was so vivid. But that changed fast when I saw a huge black dog. I remember the fear washing through me. I didnt run , i just stood there. So it charged me. It was about 5 feet away when i got knocked sideways. Now in my regular dreams the people i see such as family memembers are kinda like ghost.


Their there i can see them but i cant actually feel their presence. This was different. When they knocked me sideways i practically felt the heat coming off their body. But thing is i dont remember their face. So the dreams continued. Everytime i dream im about to be hurt or somthing bad is going to happen "THEIR" there. I can never see their face its like a blur. I would give anything to understand what the meaning of these are. Are they real ? Or a stranger of my mind.

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Aug 26, 2011
 Invisible protectors
by: Hawkmoon

Subconscious has a way of dealing with fears we have from our awake-time. It sets up a dream with familiar and comfortable scene, then brings the danger, and then usually provides a way out, so we can experience the fear but yet find a way to overcome it. It's often that subconscious is incarnated in people we're familiar with, not to disturb the experience of dream. If the fear can't be overcomed, then we are having nightmares. So i'm not sure what black dog you fear symbolises, but your subconscious tell you that if you can't defeat him, you might avoid him somehow.
Mar 07, 2012
 Christians? NEW
by: Anonymous

What I saw From these dreams were that your "Christian Family" were trying to save you from the evil things of this world... Of course I dont know if your a Christian or if any of your family are Christians. It miht not even be anything about Christianity. Maybe In real life your family is trying to save you from something. Doing something you will regret. Hurting yourself.

I dont know. This is just what I was tinking when i read your dream.
Mar 25, 2013
 WHAT I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS... NEW
by: Anonymous

HUH DID U SAY U FELT D HEAT FROM THEM? WELL I WILL SAY THAT THIS DREAM ACTUALLY MEANS THAT...HOW YOU ARE LIVING YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOUR NORMS AND EVERYTHING IS,IS AS SIMILAR AS ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES...BUT YOU HAVE TO CHANGE CAUSE THOSE WHO LIVED THAT WAY ENDED UP IN HELL OR SOMETHING TERRIBLE...JUST SEEK THE GOD OF TRUTH AND LIVE YOUR LIFE HOW HE WANTS IT..THAT IS ALL ...YOU WILL BE SAVED
Jun 30, 2014
 Protector NEW
by: Anonymous

Not the first time I have heard something like this. I have a friend who has also experienced a being with a blurred face watching out for them.

If you are a Christian and believe in guardian angels, look into the topic. Guardian angels are believed to be protectors, yet they don't often show up crystal clear in dreams.

Just a thought...
Sep 05, 2014
 Spiritual war NEW
by: Follower of Jesus Christ

The vivid light and colors represent what god wants for you the big black dog is a strong demonic spirit that knocks you down because of your choice in living in sin and against gods way for you, instead you live for you not for god, you didn't run because you don't know or have a clue what's happening,but if you notice your life patern that I see according to your dream alot of things fail for you and it's always something in your life, you need Jesus Christ repent and except Jesus as your lord and savior and live for god and this will all change, your family but u don't see there faces means this is a family curse that only Christ Jesus can clean and brake he is the truth and he shall set u free! God bless you greatly.

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