Lecture Notes: Divine Dreams and Prayer

Introduction

• Prayer for Presence: Gratitude for God's presence in our lives and a prayer for greater intimacy, hope, trust, and love.
• Prayer for the Season: Encouragement to let God's love flow through us during Christmas and Advent.

Blessing and Humor

• Blessing: A blessing for the class, asking for protection from darkness and confusion.
• Humor: Light-hearted comments about personal appearances and Christmas decorations.

Understanding Divine Dreams

• Dream Interpretation Session:

  • Start with biblical foundations for the role of dreams.
  • Recognizing the difference between spiritual and non-spiritual dreams.
  • Discernment and asking for more dreams.

• Personal Experiences:

  • Students share personal dreams and interpretations.
  • Discussion on the importance of context and symbolism in dreams.
  • Encouragement to ask God for the interpretation.

Practical Activation

• Activations:
  • Exercises to practice resting in God and asking for divine dreams.
  • Encouragement to seek symbolic meaning in everyday objects as a practice.

Small Group Activities

• Breakout Sessions: Small groups for discussing personal experiences and interpretations.
• Feedback and Sharing: Sharing insights from dreams and activations.

Challenges and Reflections

• Challenges: Some students expressed difficulty in interpreting dreams or knowing their significance.
• Reflections: Encourage trusting God and using dreams as a way to connect with others.

Conclusion

• Closing Prayer: Gratitude for God’s revelations through dreams.
• Next Steps: Assignments include honoring angels, journaling about revelations, and preparing for a healing room practicum.

Upcoming Assignment

• Healing Room Practicum: Students will create an online healing session, practicing the five-step prayer model.
• Preparation: Students will need to organize the event, create videos, and invite participants.

Instructor’s Final Notes

• Contact Information: Students encouraged to reach out with questions.
• Break and Rest: Encouragement to rest and enjoy the holiday season. Next class is scheduled for January 14th.
• Merry Christmas and New Year Wishes