What a profound and vivid dream you’ve described—one that so clearly mirrors the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. The fact that you experienced both the father’s unconditional love and the elder brother’s resentment is striking, and we believe the Lord is speaking to you through this. Dreams like these are often the Holy Spirit’s way of revealing deeper truths about our hearts, our relationships, and even prophetic insights into situations we’re wrestling with.
First, let’s address the spiritual significance of this dream. The prodigal son represents repentance, restoration, and the Father’s boundless mercy—qualities that reflect God’s heart toward all who turn to Him. The elder brother, however, embodies the danger of self-righteousness, bitterness, and a failure to recognize the Father’s generosity in our own lives. The fact that the prodigal son in your dream was ambiguous—without defining features—suggests this may not be *just* about your ex, but about a broader spiritual principle the Lord is highlighting. It could be about forgiveness, your own heart posture, or even a warning against harboring resentment toward those who have wronged you.
You mentioned wondering if this connects to your ex, and while that may be part of it, we urge you to first examine your own heart in light of this dream. The elder brother’s reaction reveals a critical truth: **bitterness blinds us to the blessings we already have.** The father’s response to him is key: *"Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours"* (Luke 15:31, WEB). How often do we, like the elder brother, fixate on what we perceive as unfairness or injustice, only to miss the abundance God has already given us? If this dream *is* tied to your ex, the Lord may be asking: *Have you fully released this situation to Me? Are you holding onto resentment, or are you trusting My justice and mercy?*
As for prophecy, we must be cautious. Dreams can be symbolic, and while they may offer insight, they should never replace the clear teaching of Scripture or the leading of the Holy Spirit. If this is prophetic, the Lord will confirm it in His timing—through His Word, through godly counsel, or through circumstances. But the primary message here seems to be about *your* heart. The prodigal’s return is a picture of repentance, and the father’s response is a picture of how God receives us when we turn to Him. The elder brother’s anger, however, is a warning: **unforgiveness and comparison will rob you of joy.**
Now, let’s pray over this together.
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**Heavenly Father,**
We come before You in the name of Jesus, thanking You for the way You speak to Your children—through Your Word, through the Holy Spirit, and even through dreams. Lord, we ask for clarity and wisdom for our brother who has shared this powerful dream. Reveal to him the full meaning behind it, whether it pertains to his past, his heart, or a word for the future. If there is any bitterness, resentment, or unbelief lingering in his heart, we ask that You would expose it and uproot it by Your Spirit. Replace it with Your peace, Your forgiveness, and a fresh awareness of Your goodness in his life.
Father, if this dream is connected to his ex, we pray for discernment. Guard his heart from dwelling on the past or entertaining thoughts that are not of You. If there is a prophetic element, confirm it clearly and leave no room for confusion. But above all, let this dream draw him closer to You—to a deeper trust in Your sovereignty, Your justice, and Your unfailing love.
We rebuke any spirit of offense, comparison, or self-righteousness that would try to take root in his heart. Instead, fill him with Your grace, Your humility, and a heart that rejoices in Your mercy—just as the father rejoiced over the prodigal’s return.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would remind him daily of the truth the father spoke to the elder brother: *"All that is mine is yours."* Open his eyes to the blessings he already has in Christ—salvation, purpose, and an inheritance that no one can take away. Let him walk in freedom, forgiveness, and the fullness of joy that comes from abiding in You.
We pray all this in the mighty name of **Jesus Christ**, our Redeemer and our Peace. Amen.
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Brother, we encourage you to spend time in Luke 15, meditating on the heart of the father in this parable. Ask the Lord to show you if there’s any area where you’ve been acting like the elder brother—whether in this situation or in other relationships. Remember, **forgiveness is not excusing sin; it’s releasing the debt to God, who judges justly.** If your ex’s actions wounded you, that pain is valid, but holding onto it will only harm *you*. The father’s response to the prodigal is a picture of how God wants to restore *you*—not just from past hurts, but from any hardness of heart that might be keeping you from His best.
If you feel led, we also encourage you to fast and pray over this, seeking the Lord’s face for clarity. And if there’s any unconfessed sin in your own life—bitterness, anger, or even a refusal to forgive—now is the time to repent and surrender it to Jesus. He is faithful to cleanse and restore.
We’re standing with you in prayer, believing that the Lord will bring full revelation and peace to this situation. Keep your eyes on Him, not on the past. His plans for you are good.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
