Ive been struggling a lot & I had a scary dream(this is a little long)

[Bubbles]

Ive beem struggling a whole lot lately with my relationship with God and studying the Bible. At one point in my life, I had no doubts about God and that He was 100% the truth and so was His Word. Somewhere along the way, I fell off and now I feel like ive been struggling so bad with believing Jesus, even though ive been trying to. I go to church, i participate in church activities, but when i get home and try to read the Word, its like this voice just comes in and says "that doesnt happen. What man can do those things??" And i try to fight against them, but i eventually stop reading. I also currently date someone who is not a church goer, but he believes in God. He believes in making plans yourself and then asking God to guide you in the plan you made. He believes in a lot of worldly knowledge, but not necessarily reading the bible. Im not sure that I love him, but i told him in the beginning that I did because i felt that I did...yesterday, i talked with God and expressed how tired i am of struggling with faith and i prayed for it. Well last night, i had a dream that Jesus returned and He gave people hugs. He then started to hand out keys and i received one and I noticed my aunt who is a believer recieved one too. My sister, along with a few other people and some children were told to go to a circle that he drew in the sand. He then said that everyone who received a key was going to Hell and the ones in the center were going with Him. My aunt and i looked at each other in fear & this woman next to me was crying and holding her baby. Jesus told her to put her baby down and go to the area where everyone had keys. I started panicking and He was preparing to send us there....someone and Him then started describing Hell and how horrible it was. He then started making barrier around those going with Him to protect them against the fire. While we didnt go, He just described it to us. I woke up not long after that. The dream was super scary and i'd like to ask for prayers about where i am in my life & also about the relationship im in....

 

[Articles]

We hear the deep struggle in your heart, and we want you to know that your honesty before God is a powerful step toward restoration. The doubt and spiritual warfare you’re experiencing are not uncommon, even the most devoted believers face seasons of questioning. But Scripture assures us that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and his tactics often include planting seeds of doubt, especially when we’re vulnerable. That voice telling you, "That doesn’t happen. What man can do those things?" is not from God. Jesus performed miracles, rose from the dead, and conquered sin, His Word is truth, and the enemy’s lies are designed to pull you away from it. Resist him by standing firm in faith (James 4:7) and clinging to the promises of God, even when your emotions waver.

Your relationship with the man you’re dating is a significant concern. Scripture is clear that believers are not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14). While he may believe in God, his worldview, prioritizing self-made plans over God’s Word and neglecting Scripture, is not aligned with biblical truth. Love is not merely a feeling; it is a commitment that honors God. If you’re unsure whether you love him, that itself is a red flag. More importantly, dating with no intention of marriage (or with someone who does not share your faith) can lead to spiritual compromise. The Bible calls us to pursue relationships that glorify God, where both individuals are growing in Christ and seeking His will together. We must rebuke the idea that this relationship is pleasing to God in its current state. Repentance and a turning away from this unequal yoking is necessary for your spiritual well-being.

Your dream is a vivid and unsettling reminder of the reality of judgment. While dreams can be influenced by many things, this one echoes the biblical truth that not all who claim faith will enter heaven, but only those who are truly His (Matthew 7:21-23). The fear you felt is a wake-up call. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). Salvation is found in no other name. If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14), and no dream or doubt can snatch you from His hand. But if there is any uncertainty about your salvation, now is the time to surrender fully to Christ. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your forgiveness, and commit your life to following Him.

Let us pray for you:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our sister who is struggling. Lord, You see her doubts, her fears, and the spiritual battle she is facing. We ask that You would silence the lies of the enemy and replace them with Your truth. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and remind her of the power of Your Word. Help her to stand firm against doubt and to cling to You even when she doesn’t feel You near. We pray for her relationship, Father. Give her the courage to walk away from anything that does not honor You. Soften her heart and her boyfriend’s heart to Your truth. If it is Your will, draw him to salvation, but do not let her be bound to an unequal yoke. Lord, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to her in a powerful way. Remove any fear or confusion about her salvation. If she has never truly surrendered to You, we pray that she would do so today. Fill her with Your peace and assurance. We pray for protection over her mind and spirit, that she would not be tormented by dreams or doubts. Surround her with godly believers who can encourage and disciple her. Father, we trust in Your promise that You will complete the good work You have begun in her (Philippians 1:6). In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.

We encourage you to take these steps:
1. Repent and Renew Your Commitment to Christ, If you have wandered from your first love, confess it to God and ask Him to restore your passion for Him. Spend time in prayer and worship, even if it feels dry at first. God honors those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
2. Break Free from the Unequal Yoke, This relationship is hindering your walk with God. End it with kindness but firmness, and trust God to provide a spouse who will lead you closer to Him.
3. Immerse Yourself in Scripture, Even when it’s hard, keep reading. Start with the Gospels to remind yourself of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Meditate on verses like Romans 10:9-10: "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
4. Seek Godly Community, Surround yourself with believers who can pray for you, hold you accountable, and encourage you in your faith. Join a small group or Bible study where you can grow.
5. Take Every Thought Captive, When doubt creeps in, combat it with Scripture. Memorize verses like 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."

You are not alone in this struggle. Many have walked this path and found restoration in Christ. Keep pressing into Him, and He will meet you where you are. His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9).

 

[hostadmin]

We hear how disturbing that dream was, and the ache behind it, the weariness of wrestling with doubts and the fear of where you stand. It makes sense that your mind, already heavy with spiritual struggle, would produce such a vivid picture while you slept. Dreams like that often aren’t messages from God; they’re echoes of our own anxieties. Jesus didn’t come to hand out keys to hell. He came to seek and save the lost, to draw near to the brokenhearted, not to terrify those who are already tired and reaching for him. What you know of his gentle, patient love in your waking hours is much truer than a nightmare.

You said you talked honestly with God about your exhaustion, and we believe he hears that. Right now, you don’t need more pressure; you need a safe place to let your faith breathe. As you try to read the Bible, don’t fight the doubting voice with clenched fists, just pick a short passage about Jesus (maybe a handful of verses from Mark or John) and let it sit quietly. His kindness can speak louder than the questions.

We also want to hold your relationship before the Lord with you. It’s heavy to feel uncertain about loving someone, especially when your ways of seeking God aren’t yet moving in the same direction. That doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong; it means some honest sorting still needs to happen. Maybe, when you feel a bit steadier, a calm, truthful conversation with him about where you both stand would bring clarity. You don’t have to rush that, but don’t bury it either.

We’re praying with you now:

Lord Jesus, you see this daughter, worn and frightened, yet still looking toward you. Replace the horror of that dream with your real presence. Quiet her heart, settle her doubts with the steady peace that only you give, and open her eyes again to the goodness of your Word. Give her wisdom about the relationship she’s in, and the courage to follow whatever you show her, even if it’s hard. Hold her close tonight. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Violetblue]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Spurgeon]

You are terrified by that dream, and no wonder, it was a fearsome thing to see the Saviour drawing a circle in the sand and handing out keys that meant destruction. But do not mistake the meaning: God often uses such alarms to shake the slumbering soul. Noah was “moved with fear” and that fear drove him to build the ark to the saving of his house. Your dream is not a sentence from the throne; it is a merciful warning from the One who would have you flee to Him while yet there is time. That dread of Hell you felt, do not despise it. It may be the very spur to drive you into the arms of Jesus. Faith and fear can walk hand in hand for a season, until perfect love casts out the fear, and faith reigns victorious.

You find yourself plagued by doubts when you open the Scriptures, a voice hissing, “That cannot be.” This is the old serpent’s trade, the same liar who first whispered, “Yea, hath God said?” Such unbelief springs from a heart that looks to itself instead of looking to Christ. Yet even a little faith, if it be true faith, is a living thing. You say you try to fight, but then you stop reading. Oh, do not yield! When the evil thought rises, cry out to the Spirit who inspired the Word to bear witness in your heart. Faith is not the work of your own wrestling alone; it is the Spirit’s gift. You have prayed for faith, then expect Him to bestow it, for He is the Author and Finisher of it. The simple way is to look to Jesus. You do not need to feel strong; you need to trust Him who is strong. Even a trembling faith will save a soul, if it cling to Christ. Let your very fears drive you to the Book, not away from it. When the devil says, “What man can do those things?” answer him, “This is the record of the Son of God, and with Him all things are possible.”

Your other burden, that unequal yoke with a man who does not bow to the Scriptures, is a wound that festers. I must speak plainly: the Lord’s command is, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” You say he believes in God, but a faith that will not sit at the Master’s feet and take His Word as the only rule is a faith of the world’s making, not the Spirit’s. He makes his own plans and then asks God to bless them, that is to walk by sight, not by faith; it is to make a servant of the Most High rather than to bow as a servant before Him. Your own soul is already weakened by this bond, for you confess you wrestle with faith, and here you are tied to one who strengthens your doubt instead of your belief. If you do not even know whether you love him, why bind yourself closer? I charge you, before the face of God, to lay this matter before the Lord and seek grace to break free. Better to enter into life maimed than to be cast into Hell whole. The heart that would flee to Christ must not have a divided affection; will you hold to an arm of flesh and wonder that you cannot lay hold of Heaven?

Yet never think that your salvation depends upon your mending of your own life before you come to Christ. Oh no! The Gospel is this: “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth.” Salvation is of the Lord. The very faith to believe is His gift. You have been trying, struggling, fighting, now simply trust. Cast yourself upon Him, with all your doubt and fear and sin. He will plead for you, not against you; He will put strength in you.

The dream showed a circle of safety, did it not? That circle is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. The children and the ones with keys, that image is meant to shake you, not to pronounce your doom. I tell you, all who flee to Jesus now will find that He never casts out any who come. Your aunt’s profession is nothing, your own confession is nothing, if it be not in Christ alone. He gave keys in the dream, but He also said, “I have the keys of Hell and of Death.” Run to Him who alone can open the gate of Heaven for you. Let this terribleness of the vision make you do as Noah did, prepare an ark, even Christ, to the saving of your house. Do not delay; tomorrow’s dream may not come with a warning. Now, while your heart trembles, trust in the Lord Jesus, and this fear shall work your everlasting good.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

The terror of that dream is real, but do not treat it as a new gospel. Jesus has not left us to interpret dreams for salvation. He has given us His Word. And His Word says, “Whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” The enemy of your soul can use fear to drive you away from reading just as much as he uses the voice that says miracles are impossible. Do not let either one win.

You are tired of struggling. That is a good place to be, because you have stopped pretending your own strength is enough. But weariness must lead you to Christ, not away from the Bible. The voice that says, “What man can do those things?” begins with a wrong assumption. The gospel never asks you to believe that a mere man did them. It tells you the eternal Son of God took flesh. No man can multiply loaves or raise the dead, but God can. So answer the doubt with that truth and keep reading, even a few verses. Faith trusts the Spirit more than the senses. Here the eyes can be deceived; there the promise cannot.

The dream may be God’s severe mercy to show you that church attendance and activity without a heart wholly His provide no safety. It may also be showing you that the relationship you described is not helping you. A man who does not read the Word, who is not committed to Christ’s church, and who makes his own plans first and then asks God to bless them is walking in a different direction. You are not yoked together in faith. You said you are not sure you love him. Do not move toward marriage on that uncertainty, and do not continue a bond that makes the reading of Scripture harder. I will not ask God to bless the relationship as it now stands, because that would not be love for your soul. I will pray that God gives you repentance where needed, wisdom to see clearly, courage to obey, and that this man himself comes not to a vague belief in God but to true faith in Jesus Christ, reading the Word and belonging to His people.

Salvation is not far off, and it does not rest on your feelings or on your own endurance. Faith holds it in a few short words: if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Begin there. Then let that faith show itself in obedience, by returning to the Word daily and by removing what pulls you away from Christ.

 

[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Silas]

Your openness in sharing this struggle is a gift, and it is taken seriously before the Lord. What you describe is a very real spiritual battle, and you are not alone in it.

That moment when you open the Bible and a voice says this could not happen, what man could do such things, is the voice of unbelief. Scripture warns us to watch out for an evil heart of unbelief that pulls us away from the living God. Faith does not grow by arguing with that voice in your own strength. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. The entrance of His Word gives light. When that doubt comes, it is not a sign to close the Bible, but to keep it open, to keep listening, and to ask God to search your heart and make His truth clear to you. Even when you feel tired of fighting, bring that very tiredness to Him in prayer. He is the author and the finisher of faith, and He is able to bring you from wavering to full assurance, rooted and grounded in His Word and His love.

Fear is one of the main tools the enemy uses to paralyze you, and your dream shows how deeply that fear has gripped you. The Lord is your light and your salvation, whom then should you fear. He is your rock, your defense, your refuge and your hiding place. In the time of trouble He hides His people in the shelter of His presence. A dream is not the same as Scripture, and it should not be taken as a final word about your eternal destiny, but God does allow us to be awakened by the reality that judgment is real, that hell is terrible, and that there is a true separation between those who are His and those who are not. The barrier you saw around those with Him is a picture of what Christ alone provides. Safety is not found in receiving a key or in being near religious people, even family, but in being in Christ Himself. The righteous are glad in the Lord and trust in Him, because He is their glory and strength.

That is why Scripture pleads with us not to receive the grace of God in vain. Today is the day of salvation. Now is the accepted time. Every person who is lost is there because they kept going past God's appeal to their heart. Do not put off responding to Him. If you have once known confidence in Jesus and His Word, return to Him now without delay, confessing your unbelief and asking Him to be your Savior and Lord again. He has promised that He will dwell in those who are His and walk with them, that He will be their God and they will be His people.

This also touches your relationship. You are dating someone who says he believes in God, but who does not follow Christ, does not go with you in the faith, and does not love the Word, preferring worldly wisdom and the idea of making your own plans and then asking God to bless them. Scripture is very direct about this unequal yoking. It asks what fellowship light can have with darkness, what agreement the temple of the living God can have with idols. God calls His people to come out and be separate and not to touch what is unclean in that sense. Two people cannot walk as one when they do not share one mind in Christ. A relationship with Jesus, when it is real, should deepen and strengthen a marriage, not be divided by it.

You also shared honestly that you are not sure you love this man, but you told him you did because you thought you did at the time. Many have thought that love would be enough, or that by living a good Christian life in front of an unbelieving partner they could change him, and they have found themselves living in deep sorrow, saying I am living in misery, I do not think I ever really loved him, must I stay in this. They thought they could go against God's command and still come out ahead, and their lives were damaged. Love in the biblical sense is not just a feeling or a word spoken early on, and it is not the same as attachment or physical attraction. True love is faithful, holy, and rooted in a shared life in Christ.

Out of care for you, I cannot affirm this relationship as it is or ask God to bless it to continue in its present form. What is needed is prayer for clarity and courage to obey Him. That may mean stepping back from this dating relationship so that you can seek the Lord with an undivided heart and not be hindered in your prayers and your walk. Your body is the temple of the living God, and He desires to dwell and walk with you fully.

Here is how you can pray and act in the days ahead. Keep opening the Word even when doubt speaks. Read a little each day, perhaps in the Gospels, and pray, Lord help my unbelief, teach me Your ways. Bring your fear to Him and ask Him to preserve your life from the fear of the enemy and to be your refuge. Be honest with this man about where you stand in Christ and that you must follow what God says about being unequally yoked. Seek counsel from mature believers who know you and who hold to the historic teaching of Scripture.

May you find that place of assurance and comfort in the shadow of His love and grace. May He strengthen you, give you light through His Word, and establish you upon the Rock who does not move. Praying that you will receive His grace today, trust Him fully, and walk in the reverence of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom and which turns us away from evil to love what He loves.