Last night I had a dream that Scott, the kids, and I were loaded up in our Ford Expedition trying to get somewhere. I don’t remember where we were heading, just that we knew we needed to get there and felt we were running behind. We came to a train track and naturally, just as we were about to cross, the lights started flashing. A train was coming. Scott thought about trying to cross before the train could reach us, but then thought twice. He backed the car up behind the white line and began to watch the approaching train. This train was going to put us just a little more behind schedule, but we knew that it was better to wait than to risk our family.Suddenly, I watched as Scott stepped out of the car.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
He didn’t answer. Instead he walked up to the tracks and began pushing on them, as if he were trying to move the tracks forward a bit. I watched as his muscles rippled and a little bit of sweat formed on his brow. The train was getting closer, and I realized that if he couldn’t get the tracks pushed forward a little bit, the train would become derailed, creating a big wreck. I didn’t stop to help him physically, but it seemed that as I watched him, I was helping him with my mind. Finally, he got the track pushed forward, and just in time. The train passed our car and followed the rail, curving away from us and heading towards a hook. It appeared that the tracks ahead were also separated and I braced myself for the wreck that was about to happen right before our eyes (but at least it was further away from our car). But just as the train hit the area where the tracks were missing, this giant hook latched onto the train and carried it through, keeping it in line with where the tracks were meant to be. The train and all the cargo on the train continued on down the track, and we were able to get back in the car and continue on to our destination.
I feel like this dream represents where our life is now.
I remember the tension and stress as we knew what had to be done and how important it was to make sure the train remained safely on the tracks.
I feel that the hook that eventually latched onto the train keeping it in line represents God taking control and keeping things in line.
I know that Scott was the strong one and had to do the physical work – he had to do what I was not strong enough to do myself. He had to be the one to push that track in line, and I had to be there for him, be strong mentally and help him push with encouragement and support.
But I don’t know what the train means, or why there was a threat of it becoming derailed. I just know it carried important cargo.
And there were cars waiting behind us to cross the track, but nobody got out to help. They simply watched.
Any insight?
Scott is a good man who placed the safety of his family ahead of his own. He got out and took care of the problem that was directly in front of him. That is what God called him to do.
You stayed inside and looked after your children, which is what God called you to do. If you had gotten out to help him, the children would have followed and then there’s no telling what could have happened.
You stayed inside, showed strength to your children, and supported your husband with your thoughts and prayers.
You stayed calm, and therefore your children remained calm.
They followed your lead.
What Scott is doing is hard work. He is following God’s lead. There isn’t always time to explain things to you, he just needs to act when he feels God telling him to. Which he did in your dream.
Your job is to support him, to trust him, have faith in him and affirm him.
You are both truly blessed.
As for the problem further down the track?
God took care of that. Proving even more that He is in control and acknowledging that you and Scott were only to deal with the track directly in front of you and trust God to handle the rest.
God is faithful. Always.
“God, this is hard and I can’t move this mountain (or track).”
Keep pushing.
“God, it hurts, I’m tired, and I’m scared.”
Keep pushing.
Trust and Obey.
“God, I can’t do this…”
Not without Me you can’t. I’m here. I will take care of you.
“God, that was awesome how you made that all work out for your good!”
Well done, good and faithful servant.
M –
You and Scott are good people, and I am honored to know you.
Blessings.
M- I simply adore you. You are an amazing woman and I love hearing about your dreams. You always remember them with such vivid detail and it makes my heart glad that you interpret them the same way I would.
“But just as the train hit the area where the tracks were missing, this giant hook latched onto the train and carried it through, keeping it in line with where the tracks were meant to be.”
The train- An obstacle in your life… changes… anything that would disrupt equilibrium, whether good or bad.
The Hook- definitely God. And we only need to trust Him to be OK.
**big hugs**
I agree with what Jayleigh wrote. Although, nothing is coming to me about a meaning, other than I know generally speaking trains mean transistion/move. Which seems to define the last 10 years of your life & marriage.
Your an awesome mom, Melissa.
Have you thought about painting or drawing any of your dreams?
Donna
Hi! It’s been a while! Don’t have any insight, but I am impressed with the vividness of your dreams. I can never remember what I have dreamed.
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