Tidal Waves

I had this dream the other night about a huge tidal wave. At first, I was like what the heck? What does this have to do with anything and where did this come from? Then I realized that it came in perfect timing. I love how God uses dreams to help us understand what is going on in our lives :)

Ok, so here is what I dreamed.

I was playing on a beach with some of my friends. We were enjoying the view of the waves and noticed a really huge one and we were like,
       "Dudes! Look at that awesome wave! It's gonna be a big one."
       And then you hear "Wait, it's no ordinary wave. That's turning into a massive tidal wave. Get off the beach! It will kill you!"
       I was like "Ok, time to get off the beach."
      However, one of my friends said, "No, you and that dude need to go out in the water and let the tidal wave wash over you. It will not hurt you."
 I was a little perplexed because how is this huge tidal wave going to kill everyone else and not even put a scratch on me and this other dude? Then it hit me. I knew exactly why I had to let the wave hit me. Tidal waves are suppose to represent our feelings and emotions when we dream about them. And when we let them wash over us, I feel it is because our emotions are overwhelming us and it can destroy others if it were to reach them in this massive sense. We need to stand up and face our emotions and feelings and learn to deal with them so that they do not destroy anyone. And why was there another dude standing with me? I feel that he represents Jesus. He was standing there with me, holding me up and protecting me as I dealt with these emotions.

What does this all mean? It was only a dream, right? Well, let me tell you what it means. I have been dealing with a lot of emotions and feelings since I moved. I have felt fear, anxiety, doubt, worry, and the list goes on. I have even questioned if I did the right thing. I left this place of comfort and security to go to a place where I knew very few people and have no idea how I am going to survive since I have no job and there is only a small savings. I also left some amazing people behind who have been such an inspiration in my life and I left my girls who mean the world to me. Then it hits me. All those people (ok, almost all) who I was so close to have left NC and those girls who have meant the world to me? Most of them are gone, too. So why was I holding onto them as an excuse? That's just it, it was an excuse, a lie from Satan, as to why I shouldn't have left. He finds little ways to get into our heads and destroy us and destroy God's will for us.

When this tidal wave of emotions hit me, I had Jesus standing beside me reminding me that I am in our Father's will. That He has laid out a path for me and I was on it. He will protect me and guide me. He will be my provider, my healer, my everything. I need to not worry, fear, or doubt that my decision was in any way a wrong decision. I need to always remember that as long as I trust Him, I will always be safe.

I have no need to fear about my finances because He will provide (Philippians 4:19). I do not need to worry about my future because He has a plan for my life (Jeremiah 29:11). I have no need to doubt that my decision was a wrong decision because God knows what is best for me (Proverbs 3:5-6).

So I leave you with this: Are you ready to work through your emotions and feelings while Jesus stands beside you? Or are you going to allow them to destroy you and those closest to you? Ask Jesus to help you be strong and courageous. I am so glad that I did.