question-is daydreaming okay for Christians?

[girlieofGod]

hi, I'm new, just registered 'cause I was looking for Christian advice, tried Googling it and it came to this site so I would like to ask for some help/advice.

I am a Christian, and I have used daydreaming about various things, usually like getting saved (i used to think i couldn't), feeling better ('cause I have depression), and also recently and then I have daydreamed by making up romance stories, me involved and I have decided it's not a good idea to daydream about real people, 'cause it's kina weird I think, but anyways, I have been praying and asking God for wisdom because I'm not sure if it's okay, like is it sinful or bad? I thought about it and part of me is like 'yeah, it's just fun, I like it, it makes me feel good to think about someone liking/loving me,' but the other part is doubtful if it's okay, I have to tell you it's confusing because I have struggled with thinking EVERYTHING'S sinful, like I was way strict, like when having negative thoughts about others I thought it was really bad, but now after talking about it I know it's normal, a human, natural thing that you just gotta let pass through your head, 'cause before I was dwelling on how it made me such a bad person, but yeah, so I've been strict/hard on myself so sometimes now I don't know if I'm being too strict or not, and I also second-guess myself in my thoughts and rummonate (think a lot), and have doubt, which I know now that I need to trust and believe myself the first time. So yeah, I've been thinking about this for a couple days, and I need advice, maybe this is the place to ask for it, I hope, I thought of it after praying about this and giving it to God, so please if you know anything that may help please post, thank you! (I know, I write a lot!)

 

[texastig]

hi, I'm new, just registered 'cause I was looking for Christian advice, tried Googling it and it came to this site so I would like to ask for some help/advice.

I am a Christian, and I have used daydreaming about various things, usually like getting saved (i used to think i couldn't), feeling better ('cause I have depression), and also recently and then I have daydreamed by making up romance stories, me involved and I have decided it's not a good idea to daydream about real people, 'cause it's kina weird I think, but anyways, I have been praying and asking God for wisdom because I'm not sure if it's okay, like is it sinful or bad? I thought about it and part of me is like 'yeah, it's just fun, I like it, it makes me feel good to think about someone liking/loving me,' but the other part is doubtful if it's okay, I have to tell you it's confusing because I have struggled with thinking EVERYTHING'S sinful, like I was way strict, like when having negative thoughts about others I thought it was really bad, but now after talking about it I know it's normal, a human, natural thing that you just gotta let pass through your head, 'cause before I was dwelling on how it made me such a bad person, but yeah, so I've been strict/hard on myself so sometimes now I don't know if I'm being too strict or not, and I also second-guess myself in my thoughts and rummonate (think a lot), and have doubt, which I know now that I need to trust and believe myself the first time. So yeah, I've been thinking about this for a couple days, and I need advice, maybe this is the place to ask for it, I hope, I thought of it after praying about this and giving it to God, so please if you know anything that may help please post, thank you! (I know, I write a lot!)

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Thanks,
TT

 

[Solidlyhere]

Daydreaming.

When a person meets a possible spouse-to-be, it is only natural to think that she would daydream about him.

It is FUN to play what-if.

Daydreaming is a thing that happens on its own.
The ONLY way to stop it is to have NO imagination.

I believe that Jesus Christ is happy for people daydreaming.

The only caveat to that might be when daydreaming becomes a constant thing ... or the daydreams are about awful things.

A young girl daydreams about becoming a Nun ... the Bride of Jesus Christ.
This is certainly ONE daydream that Jesus would be proud of.
Then, years later, this girl goes to a Convent, and gives up her Life to serving God.

This is similar to a daydream that I have been pushing myself to have for the past several years.
I daydream that I am head-over-heels in Love with Jesus.
I practice this, so I can Live my Life with more Love in it.
Jesus says to Love God with all my heart and soul.
So, this is a way to come closer to that Ideal state of being.

 

[Elijah2]

We need to be very careful with "daydreaming", because it covers many aspects of emotional, physical, and spiritual problems, that all have certain consequences.

We say that "daydream" means a fanciful vision that is indulged while awake. It also, it means to be in a state of dreamy meditation, or fanciful musing or unpractial or vague ideas.

Now, any type of absobation in thought, meditation, or contemplation can leave your open to spiritual deception and seduction.

Now when we work in the mind, that is, the carnal mind we need to be aware that that area is Satan's territory.

Now, many of us do daydream, and that can happen even while we are driving a car.

But, if daydreaming is used to overcome certain negative feelings or incidents, then you are opening yourself up to possible spiritual deception and seduction.

Therefore, if you are struggling with things in life, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, then you need to see a good GOD-anointed Christian counsellor for guidance and help.

Blessings to you.

 

[Zebra1552]

As long as it's not sinful, go for it.

 

[Elijah2]

As long as it's not sinful, go for it.

Hi GC, interesting point, but could you define "sinful daydreaming"?

 

[TakeAllOfMe]

Day dreaming is almost involuntary. Unless you are daydreaming about things that are immoral or go against God's Word, I wouldn't worry.

 

[Zebra1552]

Hi GC, interesting point, but could you define "sinful daydreaming"?

I would, but I'm not allowed to respond to you, I believe. No debating allowed.

 

[Elijah2]

I would, but I'm not allowed to respond to you, I believe. No debating allowed.

I thought I asked a question? So, you can answer a question, can't you?

 

[Elijah2]

I think you all missed the very important spiritual point:

We say that "daydream" means a fanciful vision that is indulged while awake. It also, it means to be in a state of dreamy meditation, or fanciful musing or unpractial or vague ideas.

Now, any type of absorbtion in thought, meditation, or contemplation can leave yourself open to spiritual deception and seduction.

Remember that Satan and his forces walk around like a roaring lion ready to devour you.

 

[Sketcher]

I'd say it's fine as long as the subject matter is OK and it's not done to the point that your work or studies suffer.

 

[capnator]

The imagination is an ability that God created us with and is a powerful tool if we use it as God intends. However don't you know that you are the temple of the holy spirit? We are not to let anything into our minds that we don't want to display before the presence of our most holy God!

Tv/movies/computer games is the best way to pollute & corrupt your imagination Satan knows this, but Christians seem to struggle with the concept.

 

[Evital]

I think daydreaming is ok. As long as you're not daydreaming about killing anybody, or ding anything that's against God's will. Heck, I daydream about falling in love with Prince Charming every day. All we princesses daydream about that.

 

[Taylor43]

DAy dreaming is fine as long it does not lead you wishful thinking. and as long you are not thinking sexually, voilent, and other sins. I day dream about places of the world i would like to visit.

 

[Elijah2]

I daydream at times what "eternal life" will be like?

 

[madeclean]

I agree with many of the posts here. Daydreaming in and of itself is not a bad thing per se.
But let me caution you. Throughout my childhood my siblings and I suffered alot of physical and verbal abuse at the hands of my stepfather. Daydreaming was a way to escape the pain. I became really good at it. So good, in fact, that this is a trait that I have kept throughout my life.
Here is the problem. Instead of hearing God's voice, especially before I was saved, I would just live in a fantasy land in my head instead of learning from my situation. Sometimes we experience difficulties because the Lord is trying to grow us or show us something important, and if we are in lala land, we are checked out and not listening.
Ask yourself if this is something you might be prone to. If so, try and monitor yourself, ask the Lord for direction and ears that hear what He may be trying to show you.
Peace be with you.