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Sweet Dreams - Part 2: Divine Messages, How God Speaks to Couples · Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel

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  Welcome back to Couples' Journey with Christ Jesus blog series podcast.
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  We're now in part 2 of the Sweet Dreams series. We will continue to explore
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  the divine nature of dreams and how God can use them to speak to us,
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  especially within marriage.
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  In part 1, Rey and Annie shared valuable lessons about how dreams are connected
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  to our thoughts and emotions, and how recognizing God's voice in dreams requires
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  discernment and a strong relationship with Him.
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  Today, we'll look at biblical examples, like Joseph's dreams,
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  to see how God used dreams as a divine communication channel.
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  We often turn to dream meaning online. But what if God's messages are meant for us, too?
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  Let's uncover how God desires to communicate with His children through dreams
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  and guide us in His perfect plan. Here's part two.
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  Whenever we have a dream that gives us a clear visual and message,
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  we're quick to jump online and look up dream meaning.
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  Because we're not used to the spiritual realm, we often think that mind experts,
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  those who've studied this dimension,
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  are the only ones who can help us interpret what our dreams mean.
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  But little did we realize that God can also use dreams to send His messages.
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  We might have seen this happen in the Bible before but hadn't paid much attention
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  to it. For a married couple, dreams can be a way for God to communicate divinely.
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  Uniting us in what He intends for our lives and marriage.
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  Let's take a look at Joseph and Mary to see how God used dreams as His divine
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  communication channel.
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  In Joseph's dream, Matthew 1 verses 20-21 says, But when he had considered this,
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  Behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph,
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  son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.
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  For the child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
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  She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
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  Joseph's Dream of Escape Matthew 2 verse 13 says,
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  Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a
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  dream and said, Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt,
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  and remain there until I tell you.
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  For Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.
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  God used dreams as a means of divine communication, guiding,
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  reassuring, and instructing Joseph and indirectly Mary.
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  This shows that God can and does use dreams to speak to His people,
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  especially during crucial moments in His redemptive plan.
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  As for Mary, the Bible doesn't record a specific dream about Jesus' birth.
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  Her most notable encounter was with the angel Gabriel, detailed in Luke 1 verses 26-38.
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  The message from the angel, along with Joseph's dreams, served as clear signs of God's plan for them.
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  Sometimes, God might be trying to communicate with us through dreams or other
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  ways, but because we don't yet have a relationship with Him or aren't familiar
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  with how He speaks, we might miss His message.
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  To better receive and understand God's communication, we need to restore our
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  connection with Him by accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
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  Then, we can start getting to know Him more through His Word.
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  We have many resources available, no matter what season of marriage we're in.
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  As we commit to a life and marriage anchored in God, our relationship with Him
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  grows, and we learn more of His attributes and His ways of speaking to us.
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  Before we close, we want to invite you to engage with us and support the Couples
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  Journey blog series podcast.
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  By following this channel, leaving comments, and sharing episodes with your
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  family and friends, you're helping us in our mission to transform marriages
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  today. Your support encourages more couples to seek God's guidance and grow stronger together.
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  Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can make a difference.
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  Here's the final part of today's episode.
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  As we wrap up part two of our Sweet Dreams series, let's remember that God can
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  use dreams to guide, reassure, and instruct us, just like he did with Joseph and Mary.
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  Staying connected with God is key to recognizing His voice, whether through
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  dreams or other ways, and aligning our lives with His divine purpose.
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  We encourage you to prayerfully reflect on any dreams you've had,
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  asking God for clarity and discernment, especially when it comes to your marriage and faith journey.
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  Thank you for joining us today. We're excited to explore more about how God
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  communicates with us in the next episode.
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  Be sure to tune in tomorrow for part three, when Rey shares his personal reflections on this series.
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  Until then, may God's peace and guidance be with you and your loved ones.