Your Personal Dream Language: Building Your Own Symbol Dictionary

How to create a dream symbol dictionary

Jamie Ferguson

6/18/20252 min read

Dream Interpretation Keys
Dream Interpretation Keys

Your Personal Dream Language: Building Your Own Symbol Dictionary

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE SPEAKS

Have you ever wondered if God speaks to you through dreams in a language uniquely designed for your journey? He does! While universal biblical symbols offer a foundation, God often personalizes His messages, weaving them into the tapestry of your life. This means you can, and should, create your own dream interpretation symbol dictionary – a precious tool for understanding His intimate whispers to your spirit.

DEVELOPING YOUR DREAM LANGUAGE

Your personal dictionary isn't about memorizing generic meanings. It's about discerning how God speaks to you. Think about your life experiences. What do certain places, objects, or even colors mean to you based on your past? For example, a "red car" in your dream might mean freedom if you bought your first car in that color, but for someone else, it could symbolize a past accident. Your personal history shapes the context of your divine communication.

RHEMA AND PROPHETIC WORDS REVEAL

Next, powerfully integrate any rhema words or prophetic words you've received. Has God ever given you a specific word about "breakthrough" symbolized by a "bursting dam"? If that dam then appears in a dream, you know its meaning in your personal lexicon. These direct messages from God are golden keys to unlocking your dream symbols.

DREAM INTERPRETATION ANCHORED IN SCRIPTURE

Finally, anchor your interpretations in Scripture. When a symbol emerges, don't just look up its general biblical meaning. Ask: How does this specific scripture apply to my life, given the symbols in my dream and the unique path God has me on? This isn't about twisting scripture, but allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate how universal truths intersect with your personal narrative.

HOLY SPIRIT BREATHED

Build your dictionary by consistently recording your dreams, identifying key symbols, and then prayerfully connecting them to your life experiences, rhema words, and relevant scriptures. As you decode more dreams, you'll see patterns emerge, solidifying the unique meanings God uses just for you. These patterns and symbols become a living testament to your intimate dialogue with Holy Spirit deepening your ability to hear and respond to His every whisper.