Biblical Meaning of Crossing a Road in a Dream?

[newlife40]

I had a very vivid dream a couple of weeks ago and I can't stop thinking about it.

In my dream I was trying to cross a busy street. My 11 year old daughter was on the other side and I had a since of urgency to get to the other side. When an opening came, it appeared that I had plent of space to run across. I made it half way and had to stop, because the cars seemed to be going 200 mph. Both cars past me at the same time with only inches on each side. Than I made it across and hugged my daughter.

The only thing I can think of, is that I should be dead and that I'm alive to take care of my Daughter.

 

[Firewater]

In my dream I was trying (Something you have perhaps already invested time into) to cross a busy street (Streets are defined places for transportation- going from one place to another for many people in a short space of time. This could be likened to a market eg securities/share trading or an economy, or the functioning of a church. ). My 11 year old daughter (Something you have given birth to- moving into adolescence) was on the other side (You have somehow been separated from her by the street & its related activity) and I had a since of urgency to get to the other side (What you have been trying to do is now becoming more urgent- the situation is close to causing consequences). When an opening came (You are watching & attentive) , it appeared that I had plent of space to run across (There is a sign of opportunity or opening). I made it half way and had to stop (But the opening is not fully there), because the cars seemed to be going 200 mph (You are now in a dangerous situation worse then when you started). Both cars past me at the same time with only inches on each side(Despite the danger, you are unharmed). Than I made it across (and you make it to the other side) and hugged my daughter (An embrace is a deep connection).

The only thing I can think of, is that I should be dead and that I'm alive to take care of my Daughter. (This sense you have is important)

A daughter can symbolize something you have invested considerable time into eg a work project or building a church/Christian ministry. Do you have other children? The age of your daughter & place in the family (eg 1st, 2nd daughter) may help you identify what it is referring to.


It appears as though something (eg the normal busy functioning of the business or church- research is also coming to mind) has separated you from what you have developed. In the dream there seems to be a need to re-connect with this project at a deeper level. In the process of re-connecting, it may seem like it is not possible, but if you step out & take the risk, then after a time of feeling vulnerable to danger, the re-connection will happen.

If you can't link the dream with anything in your personal world, think about other things that "you" might symbolize in the dream- eg your church, denomination, company, state, government or nation.

 

[parsley]

My first gut reaction, was [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] she has an 11 yer old daughter.
It is such a pivotal time for when kids experience the world, and head out into it alone. They take a lot of risks at that age, and don't always include their parents.

200 mph (You are now in a dangerous situation worse then when you started).

Fortunately your daughter had you heading toward her ready to help. Which is typical at this age -- the parents are still concerned and protective, and the kids dash out into the world thinking they don't need help.

A parent will have these sorts of anxieties whether the trouble is imminent or not. And parents can have dreams whether they are predictive in nature or emotional responses.

I also agree with FW's comparison of projects and children, but be open to seeing the natural emotions that go along with parenting an adolescent. Yegad.

When I dream of streets, it sometimes shows a public venue that I need to carry myself to another spot, or transverse in order to accomplish the next thing. Making phone calls, putting a venture out in public awareness, getting through loan approvals. Picture how a street is where others get to where they're going. A pedestrian is not involved in the traffic until they dive in.

going from one place to another for many people in a short space of time.

I had a very vivid dream a couple of weeks ago and I can't stop thinking about it.

In my dream I was trying to cross a busy street. My 11 year old daughter was on the other side and I had a since of urgency to get to the other side. When an opening came, it appeared that I had plent of space to run across. I made it half way and had to stop, because the cars seemed to be going 200 mph. Both cars past me at the same time with only inches on each side. Than I made it across and hugged my daughter.

The only thing I can think of, is that I should be dead and that I'm alive to take care of my Daughter.

This could be compared to suddenly hearing that a daughter has been dating an older boy that the father/mother has never met. The parent wants to talk to the daughter about the risks, and suddenly the stakes are higher and parent finds out he has asked her to move to Indiana with his uncle. The parent isn't sure where she stands on the issue and can't get close enough to the daughter to find out where she stands.

Fortunately for happy endings, the parent finds out the girl never intended to run away, and the two are close confidants again.

I am reading far too much into this; but am just trying to help you find your own meaning for the dream. I also agree with Firewater's suggestions.

 

[newlife40]

Past few years I have'nt been stepping out in faith, because of fear of failing, rejection, and anxiety. Mostly all of the above. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I definitely have some praying to do...

 

[parsley]

Past few years I have'nt been stepping out in faith, because of fear of failing, rejection, and anxiety.

Oh, well that makes total sense for being worried about the fast cars in the road. We can be too smart for our own good --taking precautions before the risks even appear.

Something that helps me with new situations -- "Perfect love casts out fear." If we enter a risky public situation with love in mind, then we are more likely to show concern for the individuals -- even if they are interviewers, potential clients, company presidents, talent managers. Then we show that we are not just qualified for their acceptance and approval, but ready to mix into their circles with friendship and trust.

Many leaders make decisions based on gut feelings, wanting to help nice people out, wanting friends around them, and understanding how the other person thinks. They don't always admit to themselves that they do. But if we enter a situation where we'll be scrutinized and presented with obstacles, and we show concern for other people involved, then some of those barriers will be pushed aside.

God can provide bridges over the roads, and people can too.

Relating your second post to Firewater's analogy of daughters as ventures and ministries, the daughter could be any goal that you have already invested some energy into.

May God clear the paths in front of you, and make your way straight.

 

[humblewatchman]

Trying to cross a road with fast cars, can simply mean entertaining a risky transition in life. Crossing anything represents a transition. You said " I should be dead and ...I'm alive to take care of my Daughter". Why did you say that? It feels like you have a concern for you being unable to take care of her. Can you expand on that? Are you facing a risky transition in life that would also affect your daughters quality of life?