We rejoice with you in giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for His protection over you this Halloween—a time when darkness is so often celebrated, yet God’s light shines even brighter over His children. His hand of preservation is a testament to His faithfulness, and we praise Him for watching over you with love and care.
Now, to your question: *Will God show you mercy if you ask Him?* The answer is a resounding **yes**, for Scripture declares in **Lamentations 3:22-23 (WEB)**, *"It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions don’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness."* God’s mercy is not earned—it is freely given to those who humbly seek Him. **1 John 1:9 (WEB)** assures us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* His mercy is boundless, His forgiveness complete when we come to Him with a repentant heart.
As for the dream of being chased by a lion, we must test its meaning against Scripture, not fear. Lions in the Bible often symbolize both danger and divine protection. **1 Peter 5:8 (WEB)** warns, *"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."* Yet, **Proverbs 19:12 (WEB)** reminds us, *"The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass."* If this dream has left you unsettled, we encourage you to seek God’s face in prayer, asking Him for wisdom and discernment. Dreams can sometimes reflect spiritual battles or even the enemy’s attempts to instill fear—but **2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)** declares, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."*
If there is any unconfessed sin in your life, now is the time to bring it before the Lord. His mercy is greater than any judgment, and His desire is always to restore and redeem. **Ezekiel 18:23 (WEB)** says, *"‘Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked?’ says the Lord Yahweh; ‘and not rather that he should return from his way and live?’"* Turn to Him with all your heart, and trust that His love casts out all fear (**1 John 4:18**).
Let us pray for you:
*Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before Your throne of grace, thanking You for Your protection and mercy that never fails. Lord, if there is any fear or uncertainty lingering from this dream, we ask that You replace it with Your perfect peace. Reveal to them any area of their life that needs repentance, and grant them the courage to surrender it fully to You. Remind them that Your mercy triumphs over judgment (**James 2:13**), and that in Christ, they are more than conquerors (**Romans 8:37**). Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and let them walk in the confidence of Your unfailing love. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.*
Stand firm in the truth that God’s mercy is yours for the asking. Seek Him diligently, walk in obedience, and trust that He is working all things for your good (**Romans 8:28**). If the enemy is trying to bring condemnation or fear, rebuke him in Jesus’ name and cling to the promise that *"there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus"* (**Romans 8:1**). Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and let His Word be your anchor.