Prayer to Start Your Day Right—After Every Dream and Waking Up

Prayer to Start Your Day Right—After Every Dream and Waking Up

Welcome to today’s blog! We’re diving into the transformative power of prayer after every sleep and sharing a simple morning prayer to start your day. As we go, we’ll also uncover the deeper meaning of dreams and how they connect to our spiritual journey. Let’s jump in, and don’t miss the powerful sample prayer at the end that you can use after every dream!

    Everyone dreams, and scientists say we experience about 4 to 6 dreams each night, though we forget about 50% of what we dream when we wake up. Interestingly, Scripture also highlights the significance of dreams. In Acts 2:17, it says that in the last days, God will pour out His Spirit on all people—some will prophesy, some will see visions, and others will dream.

    Dreams are one of the main ways God communicates with us, alongside His Word (Scripture). While some people experience visions, and trances, or hear God audibly, many of these moments often start with dreams. Several scriptures highlight how God speaks to us through dreams, such as Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17, Job 33:8, Daniel 2:19, 1 Kings 3:5, 1 Samuel 28:6, Genesis 20:3, Genesis 15:1, Genesis 46:2, Matthew 2:13, Genesis 37:5-10, Genesis 41:1-7, Matthew 2:12, Matthew 2:13, Acts 18:9, and many others. God gave everyone the ability to dream—whether we're believers or not—as a way to connect with us.

    So, what do we do if we forget half of our dreams—or worse, don’t remember them at all? And if we don’t understand our dreams, how do we interpret them? First, let’s break down the basics of how dreams work and how everything connects. As we go, we’ll answer these questions and more.

    In the spiritual realm, covenants are often made with us through our dreams to bring certain agendas into our physical world. Since the spiritual realm is the source of everything that happens in our reality, events occur there first before manifesting here. A good example is Ahab’s story, where it was decided in the spiritual realm that he would die before it unfolded in the physical world (1 Kings 22:19-28). What you see in your dreams is your true self—your spirit—just like in Solomon’s experience (1 Kings 3:5-28) or Joseph’s dreams (Genesis 40).

    Life is spiritual, meaning everything that happens in our lives begins in the spirit realm before it shows up in the physical world. The Bible tells us, 'While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.' This shows us that things aren’t always what they seem on the surface. Another scripture says, 'For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places' (Ephesians 6:12). This reminds us that there’s an unseen force at work, influencing what happens behind the scenes.

    Before God takes action in our physical world, He always reveals His plans to His prophets, as seen in scriptures like Numbers 12:6, Genesis 41:1-7, Job 4:12-21, Daniel 2:1-49, and Matthew 2:13. This principle also applies in the spiritual realm. For any spirit to carry out its agenda in someone's life, it must first present its plan to secure that person's agreement, which we refer to as a covenant. This often occurs through dreams. This principle is rooted in the spiritual realm, as God has given us dominion over the earth; therefore, spirits cannot operate in our world without our consent. Consequently, no event—whether good or bad—happens in our lives without our agreement. There is always a root cause, as Scripture affirms: 'So a curse without cause shall not alight' (Proverbs 26:2b).

    Our dreams can act like an intelligence report, giving us a glimpse of what’s planned in the spiritual realm before it manifests in our physical world. This gives us the opportunity to accept or decline what we see. If we choose to decline it, we can reject or cancel it through prayer. On the other hand, if we agree with it, we can affirm it in our prayers. But if we simply disregard the dream, we accept the plan by default. Unfortunately, many Christians are unaware of the significance of their dreams, leading them to face adversities that could have been avoided. As scripture reminds us, 'My people perish for lack of knowledge' (Hosea 4:6).

    There are two types of dreamers: those who have dreams that directly show events unfolding in real life, and those who dream in parables or symbols that require interpretation. For instance, dreaming about missing an exit and arriving late, or rushing to the airport only to miss your flight, symbolizes delay. This pattern in your dreams may indicate a covenant with the spirit of delay, which you need to renounce or break before it affects your life. If you experience the same type of dream three times or more, or if a dream continues from where it left off, it's a serious warning and a danger alert, prompting you to take action.

    Most people dream in symbols, while a few actually see their dreams play out in real life. Some even experience a mix of both. When the enemy reveals plans through dreams, they often come in symbolic forms and require interpretation with the help of the Holy Spirit. For example, dreaming about being in your childhood home, returning to a former job, or engaging in activities you used to do can symbolize setbacks or a sense of moving backward.

    When the devil reveals his plans to someone, he doesn't show up with horns, a tail, and a pitchfork, saying, 'Hey! I'm the devil, and I'm here to ruin your life. Make a pact with me.' That’s not how it works. Instead, he approaches seductively or confusingly, hoping you won't recognize the significance of your dreams, all in an effort to secure a covenant to manifest his agenda.

    Therefore, it’s essential to pay attention to your dreams. They offer valuable insight into the spiritual realm and the spirits we’re connected to through covenants, revealing plans from that realm. Keep in mind that the spiritual world is the foundation of our reality.

    Now that we understand the foundation of dreams and their purpose, how do we interpret them? We turn to Scripture. Every interpretation should be grounded in the Bible, which is why it's important to be familiar with it. Many people are tempted to Google their dreams, but that’s a bad idea. Most of those dream interpretation sites are rooted in New Age beliefs, psychic readings, mediums, or even witchcraft, which can distort the insights we receive in our dreams. By relying on those sources, we may unintentionally form covenants with the spirits behind them.

    Our dreams are often subjective and symbolic, reflecting familiar patterns in our lives. They draw on faces, locations, and situations we recognize. Let me break it down: just as God assigns angels to us, the devil sends familiar spirits to every bloodline with which they form covenants. These familiar spirits observe the patterns within that bloodline, collecting records to share with other spirits for future use. This is why, when the devil tries to secure an agreement—a covenant—through dreams, those dreams can be confusing or seductive. The enemy knows our patterns and those of our entire bloodline, including our likes, temptations, and weaknesses. They exploit our ignorance to advance their agenda.

    If you're not familiar with evil covenants or generational curses, I encourage you to check out the blog post titled The Reality of Generational Curses. It offers insights into dreams, explains why certain things happen to us, and helps you recognize the patterns—along with what you can do about them.

    Interpreting dreams is all about recognizing the symbols and actions that unfold within them. For example, let’s say you dream of running away from a vicious dog. The first step is to identify the symbols and actions: here, the symbols are the dog, and the action is running.

    Next, you might wonder why you’re running from the dog—likely because you feel it’s about to attack you. This brings us to the question of what the dog represents. Consider the characteristics of dogs in general, and if possible, think about the specific breed in your dream. This is how you start to decode your dream, ideally with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    If you recognize the dog from your real life, it can also provide clues about where the potential threat might originate. Since dogs are often linked to sexual behavior, this dream could suggest a sexual attack or temptation.

   We should take our dreams seriously because they offer valuable insights into what’s on the horizon in our lives. We have the power to respond by either accepting or rejecting what we encounter in our dreams, often through prayer—and sometimes even through prayer and fasting. If the symbols in our dreams come from God, we should embrace them in our prayers. On the other hand, if they originate from the devil, we need to reject them in prayer, and at times, this may also call for fasting.

    Every dream from God aligns with Scripture and is typically very direct. Years before I truly committed to my faith, I frequently had dreams where I was protecting my family, children, and women. In those dreams, I possessed superhuman abilities to protect them fearlessly. I also often found myself feeding large groups of people and helping them. Additionally, I had numerous dreams about having many pairs of shoes, and I was always protecting them, as there were instances when they were threatened to be taken away. These dreams were from God, indicating my calling and purpose for Him.

    To put it simply, all dreams play an important role in your spiritual walk with God. Dreams are one of the ways God speaks to us, and they’re also how the spiritual realm communicates with us. God designed us with a spirit, body, and soul, allowing us to operate in both the spiritual and physical realms. As humans, we are the custodians of our world, responsible for what happens in it through the agreements we make, often revealed to us in our dreams.

    According to God’s design, spirits must secure an agreement with humans to operate in earthly matters. That’s why Jesus, who is God and a Spirit, had to be born as a man—so He could have a body to fulfill God’s Word on Earth. So, take your dreams seriously—they are a powerful tool that can guide you toward fulfilling your destiny.

     I highly recommend Kevin L.A Ewing He’s an expert in dream interpretation and breaking evil covenants, and he offers a wealth of free resources to support your spiritual journey. Be sure to check out the video below, where he clearly explains how to interpret dreams and gives insightful teachings about the spiritual realm.

Prayer

Prayer to Say Each Morning Upon Waking, Whether or Not You Recall or Understand Your Dreams.

Father, I thank You for the gift of dreams. If my dreams are from You, I come into full agreement with Your will, knowing that You have the best plan for my life according to Your purpose. But if these dreams are not from You, if they are from the enemy or demonically initiated, I first repent of all my sins—whether known or unknown, through my thoughts, words, and actions. I repent of every sin I have committed, both in the physical and spiritual (dream) realms. I also repent of any iniquities committed by my ancestors or anyone in my bloodline, as Your Word says, ‘Our ancestors have sinned and are no more, but we bear their iniquities’ (Lamentations 5:7).

I repent of all these sins, for Your Word says that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). In the name of Jesus, I cancel, break, reject, and renounce every evil agreement or covenant made in my dreams. By the authority I have in Jesus, I refuse to come into agreement with the enemy's plans—they shall not manifest in my life, in Jesus' name.

No weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against me in judgment, I condemn (Isaiah 54:17). The plans of the enemy will not stand, nor will they come to pass (Isaiah 7:7). For I am established in righteousness, and oppression is far from me (Isaiah 54:14). I am delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son, Jesus (Colossians 1:13).

Thank You, Father, for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Because of His sacrifice, I can boldly approach Your throne of grace to receive mercy (Hebrews 4:16). The blood of Jesus speaks better things for me than the blood of Abel (Hebrews 12:24). I cover all that concerns me with the blood of Jesus. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

Shorter version

If my dreams are from You, I fully align myself with Your will. However, if these dreams are demonically initiated, I cancel, break, reject, and renounce every evil agreement or covenant made in my dreams. By the authority I have in Jesus, I refuse to agree with the enemy's plans—they shall not manifest in my life, in Jesus' name.

Prayer for When You Recognize the Symbols and Identify the Spirit

You spirit of (.....), I come against you in the name of Jesus. I rebuke you and condemn any confession of (……) I have made throughout my lifetime. In the name of Jesus, I repent, renounce, and reject any covenant I have forged, or that has been forged on my behalf, with the spirit of (……).
Father, I ask that You rain Your fire upon any altar raised against me to bring the spirit of (……) into my life and destroy it in the name of Jesus. Any man or woman serving this altar, cause their works to be destroyed, bring confusion among them, and make them flee seven different ways, in the name of Jesus.
You spirit of (…..), with the authority I have in Christ Jesus, I bind and cast every spirit of (…..) into the abyss or wherever the Lord Jesus sends them, in the name of Jesus.
A curse without a cause cannot alight (Proverbs 26:2b). We are no longer in business; this covenant has been broken. You no longer have the legal right to operate in my life. With the authority I have in Christ Jesus, I command you to get out of my life now, in the name of Jesus!  

Prayer for When You Forget Your Dream

Father, I come to You today seeking Your help in remembering my dreams. I don’t want to walk in ignorance or perish from a lack of knowledge, as Your word says in Hosea 4:6. Lord, please combat any spirits of forgetfulness, confusion, fatigue, and frustration that work against the knowledge You reveal to me in my dreams. Destroy every force attempting to steal the revelations You have released to me, in Jesus' name.

Your word says, "The memory of the just is blessed" (Proverbs 10:7), so I declare that my memory is indeed blessed and that I am able to recall my dreams. As Your word says, "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21), and "you will decree a thing, and it will be established" (Job 22:28), I decree that I will remember my dreams. Father, enlighten the eyes of my understanding (Ephesians 1:18) and grant me wisdom, knowledge, and understanding so that I may fully grasp the message You’re conveying to me in my dreams. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    

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