How to get out of the herd and become a sheep who follows Jesus. Fantastic dream and journaling by Debra. It's all so easy to do! Read on...
My eyelids flutter,
then slowly
close again.
It is the twilight
between wake
and sleep.
Don’t stir…
I must grasp
the vision
before it fades
with conscious living.
The dream—
the same dream—
two times
in a row.
He is speaking;
I must listen.
I squeeze
my eyelids
tight,
Holding onto
the moving pictures
behind them,
Imprinting the scenes
upon my memory..
In the dream,
I am looking
at a herd of cattle.
I perceive
this herd
of cattle
is me.
I am one of the cows,
and yet
also
the entire
herd.
The cowboys in charge
are running—
almost stampeding—
the cattle,
First in one direction
and then another,
Jerking the horde about
like a spinning yoyo
thrown out
and yanked back
on the end
of a taut string.
I can’t see
the cowboys,
But I can see
their effect.
I realize
that I am the
both one cow
and the whole herd—
That it is
my own self—
Sometimes one,
sometimes many—
Looking
at circumstances
and possibilities;
people
and desires;
and all sorts
of conflicting signals
and feelings.
At the end
of the dream
(each time),
I understand
what is happening,
And I remember
the journal entry,
“This Present Journey,”
Where I made the choice
to follow you, Abba,
one step at a time.
In the herd,
amidst the chaos,
My heart is making
that choice.
As soon
my decision is set,
The herd becomes
motionless
and quiet.
I see Jesus
standing
in the middle
of the herd,
Head and shoulders
above all the cows,
right in the center.
Jesus begins to walk
toward the edge
of the herd
And breaks through
the edge,
walking away
from the herd.
As he walks away,
I can see myself,
Now a sheep—
not at cow!—
Following him
out of the herd.
I am a smiling,
calm
sheep.
Jesus is smiling.
And we are both
walking away
from the herd
Into the wide
open
space.
We are walking
calmly,
steadily,
And I am simply
following Jesus
meekly.
Abba Jesus,
I feel as though
I already know
the meaning
of this
twice recurring dream.
But before
I make
a call on it,
I want to know
your perspective.
What do you want
to say
to me?
———————
My dearest child,
My beloved,
Tossed to and fro
by waves of tempest!
I will bring you out
and set your stones
with many colors,
manifold gems.
I will place you
upon a firm foundation
And secure you
with the strength
of my Spirit
and Logos.
You will follow me
and find peaceful pasture
with space
to play
and flourish.
You will be lead
and not driven
You will rest
in your work
And not be pressed
or stressed.
You will inhabit
wide open spaces
Where everything you need
and/or want
will be supplied
in abundance.
You will thrive
and flourish
and see
your dreams fulfilled
as in Eden,
Without stress,
strain,
or sweat
on your brow.
You have been enticed
by ambition.
You have been hounded
by lack,
unrequited love,
and unfulfilled desire.
You have been driven
by time limitations,
and advancing age;
by internal expectations
and the external expectations
of men.
You have been divided
with indecision
and apprehension,
and the scary prospects
of both success
and failure.
You have been jerked around
by the conflicting circumstances
brought upon you
by other peoples’ sins,
by your own failures,
and by the restrictive,
fearful perspectives
of companions
and advisors.
And you have felt
the victim
of catastrophic
and chaotic,
constantly changing
circumstances
Brought upon you
by outside forces.
But now,
you have chosen me.
You have chosen
to meekly follow me
As a sheep
following its shepherd.
You have chosen
to let me lead,
Willing to see
only one step
at a time.
I see your choice.
I see your obedience.
I am pleased—
for both our sakes!
It is a wonderful new beginning!
You saw the dream twice,
so it has been established
in the sight
of two witnesses—
your heart
and your will.
And you saw it twice
because this is not
a one-time decision
but a daily decision
of taking up your cross
and following me.
All you could see
in the wide, open space
Was me and you—
me leading as a Shepherd
and you following meekly as a sheep.
You cannot yet see
what is waiting for you
in the wide-open space,
But you can feel
the relief
and peace
around you.
Heave a sigh,
and let stillness
fill you with peace.
As you learn
to live
in the quiet,
You will begin
to experience
the inner calm
of an easy-fitting yoke
and burden made light.
I want you
to grow accustomed
to this new environment,
I want it
to become home
to you.
I want you
to become comfortable
with only the sounds
of the birds singing
and my voice speaking
in the gentle wind.
I want it
to become habit
to you
To simply listen
and follow
While you experience
these beautiful
meadow adornments
and sweet
green pasture
surroundings.
You will see more later.
For now,
this is more
than enough.
This is your home
with me.
This is your new life.
This is your Eden
where all that you do
is lead by peace,
and joy easily prospers
in your hand.
This is the land
where you experience
my grace as sufficient for all—
All your desires,
all your plans,
and all your endeavors.
My path is sure
and the way unfettered.
You are safe
and totally secure
in me.
I know your heart and desires,
your strengths and weaknesses,
And I love every bit
of who you are
and who I have made you.
I lead with love
and joy only,
And you will be lead
in peace.
A calm journey moves easily
and progresses
without stress
or sorrow.
You have called to me,
and I am come.
Follow me,
and I will make you
creator
of Dreams Transformed
into Reality.
And you will be a witness
to my strength
and sustenance.
Far from the madding crowd,
you will enter easily
into my eternal dimension.
Breathe easy.
Follow me.
I can hear your voice
and the steady clop
of your hooves,
And the sounds
bring me great joy!
Look up and see
my face
smiling down
upon you.
Yes, you may run
and play
if you wish,
But no, you needn’t hurry
or worry.
I am here
to protect you
and to lead you
at your own pace.
No more whip marks.
No more stampede.
No more pushing
and shoving.
No more confusion
inside and out.
Only green pastures
and still waters.
Only you and me.
Only eternity.
Only dreams come true
Only grace forever.
I love you!
Your own Good Shepherd,
Jesus Christ
Personal Journaling
Hearing God's voice is as simple as: 1) quieting myself down (Ps. 62:5), 2) beholding Jesus at my right hand (Acts 2:25), 3) asking for His input and tuning in to flowing thoughts and flowing pictures (Jn. 7:37-39), and 4) journaling out His words and visions (Rev. 1:9-11). These are then tested, and they must line up with Scripture (Ps. 1:2) and be affirmed in the hearts of my spiritual advisors (2 Cor. 13:1).
Lord, what would You speak to me concerning this journaling I have just read?
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