Given the fact that most of us pray to God every day, it is no surprise to have a dream of praying.
While most of us will brush away the spectacle as a reflection of our real-life activities, a dream of praying goes much deeper than that.
And what would you make of the scenario if you see yourself praying to the evil? In this article, we will discuss almost everything you need to know about praying in dreams.
What Does It Mean When You Pray In Your Dream?
SUMMARY
A dream of praying is usually an assurance that all will be well. Nevertheless, some scenarios are related to feelings of helplessness.
Usually, prayer dreams where you can’t recall the exact details are considered a positive omen. Most likely, such a dream might be assuring you that you will soon be able to accomplish your goals.
Dreaming about praying is also a reflection of your intuitions and aspirations.
Perhaps, you have done something wrong in your waking life and your subconscious wants you to feel guilty, reflect and regret so you don’t repeat the same mistake.
Prayer dreams also indicate a desire to escape an unpleasant situation. Maybe you are caught in a situation – too complicated for you to handle, which is why you seek help and support from others. For some, the situation may imply surrendering the whole affair to fate.
Dream Of Praying: Dream Symbols
Praying in dreams has several symbolisms. Some of the most common ones are –
You are on the verge of falling apart
Usually, people forget to pray and thank the Lord during good times. But we cannot help but turn to God and pray in times of hardship.
From that perspective, prayer dreams indicate you are “at the end of your rope” about a particular matter. Despite giving your best, you are still unable to resolve it and are unsure about what to do and expect next.
You are unwilling to undergo difficulties in life
If you dream of praying successfully, it has a negative connotation. Likely, you are too lazy and uncaring to undergo life complications.
According to the plot, you long for a bright future but you are not in the least interested in working for it. Instead, you rely on the divine power to provide for you a good life.
For example, you might be a person who spends time praying instead of studying before a test.
However, since it doesn’t work that way, you often end up failing.
The scenario might be advising you to stop daydreaming and start working as your present approach to success will only lead you to misery.
You feel guilty and seek forgiveness
In reality, a lot of us turn to God and pray after realizing that we have committed a sin or wrongdoing. It shows that we have reflected on our mistakes and want to be forgiven by God and the person we wronged.
Therefore, having such a dream implies you want to be forgiven because you have done a bad deed to someone or yourself.
Whether your dream carries this symbolism or not will be known only by you, the dreamer.
You feel powerless
“The walls of hospitals have heard more prayers than the walls of churches”.
When we have run out of strength, resources, and power; when we no longer have anyone to rely on, we turn to God. A dream about prayer is often a sign of your powerlessness.
Maybe you have done everything in your power about a complicated situation. Seeing that nothing has worked out according to your wishes, your last resort is God and prayer.
Lack of self-confidence
A dream about praying is also associated with a lack of trust and confidence in your capabilities. You do have aspirations and goals you would like to achieve but when it comes to confidence, you are very lacking.
The dream further hints at your insecurities and doubts about your potential. When the going gets hard, you often turn to God for help and guidance. Needless to say, you believe the divine energy plays a role as important as hard work and dedication in the accomplishment of goals.
Transformation
According to the dream book of Vanga, if your life is not going well around the time you have a praying dream, the scenario symbolizes positive changes.
Praying In Dream Meaning: Various Plots
Though the interpretations may not be the same, referring to the below scenarios will give you hints on how to approach your praying dream.
A dream about praying with no further details
According to the dream, you are not happy with your life and present circumstances.
It may also mean you do not sincerely approve of your lifestyle. Perhaps you low-key deceive people to make a living.
Dreaming of praying to God
A dream of praying to God is a wish-fulfillment dream.
Having the dream shows everything is working out well in your life. Your loyalty and positive outlook made their way into your dream.
Additionally, the dream implies whatever you work on will be successful.
Alternatively, the scenario signifies you are presently going through a complicated period of your life. You are hoping that God will give you a solution to your problems.
Dreaming about praying to satan
A dream about praying to satan represents problems – either in your personal or professional life or both. Undoubtedly, it is a challenging time for you.
And you might have begun doubting yourself and your capabilities.
However, the scenario indicates your situation is not as terrible as you think. Instead of dwelling on problems and situations that cannot be turned backed, focus on how to resolve the problems you are facing.
A few roadblocks are not the end of the world and you still have time to create for yourself a beautiful future.
A dream about praying for a sick person
There are various interpretations of the above scenario.
The first means you are too sensitive to other people’s sufferings. It is indeed admirable that you empathize with the misery of other people. But the dream might have happened because you tend to go overboard sometimes.
If you find the interpretation relatable, your subconscious wants you to do the needful without overdoing it.
Whenever you feel tempted to help someone more than you should, recall the quote –
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
The other approach to the dream is you want to correct the behavior or attitude of someone in your waking life. According to the dream, you genuinely care for that particular person and want the best for him or her.
Seeing that person live an unruly life hurts you and you want to give your best to put him or her back on the right track.
A dream about praying in a place of worship
For those who are presently having a hard time, the scenario is symbolic of hope.
At the moment, you may feel helpless and powerless. You will even feel like giving up. But all those will soon end, as per the plot.
Miraculously, your problems that seem impossible to resolve presently will disappear into thin air. And finally, you will be able to live a normal life again.
A dream about praying in a place of worship without making bows
You will soon gain insights into a problem or a situation. Surprisingly, they will help you achieve your dream goals much faster.
Dreaming about praying in a monastery
Based on the plot, you are going through a series of challenges. However, despite your circumstances, you do not have any thoughts of giving up. Instead, you are staying optimistic and hopeful, putting your faith in God and your loved ones.
The scenario encourages you to keep up your spirits as you will certainly be able to get past those trying times.
A dream about praying in church
To begin with, a dream about praying in a church usually happens when you feel discouraged and demotivated in the waking world. And the scenario is a sign that everything will soon get better.
The scenario does not, in any way signify a miracle but trivial changes in your surroundings that will help you regain and restore your spirit.
For example, your near ones may finally be able to agree with you on points they never did before. Eventually, they may start rooting for you to carry one giving you the much-needed push.
A dream about praying in a church may also represent an aspect of your relationship with the Lord.
Praying in a church and making bows in a dream
Having a dream of praying in a church and making bows has negative connotations.
You and your family may get robbed around the time the dream surfaced. In the worst case, you may hear news about the passing away of a near relation.
Dreaming about praying in a mosque
To dream about praying in a mosque means you are not happy with what you have accomplished up until the present moment.
At one point, you might have aimed for the highest. But gradually, you are losing hope and constantly you question yourself if you would ever be able to achieve what you once wished.
Now, the question is – why did you dream of it? Is it trying to relay a message?
Of course, there’s a deep meaning to every dream scenario. And in this case, it is to let you know that you are losing hope a little too soon.
At the very least, you must try your best before you call it quits!
Dreaming about praying in front of an icon
In the foreseeable future, you would need to make a decision about something. According to the plot, you would have a hard time as you wouldn’t be able to figure out which will yield a better outcome.
The scenario says you need to use your intuition and decide accordingly.
Praying at your home in a dream
According to the plot, you have been neglecting your family and near ones because of work and other obligations.
But due to certain turn of events, you will realize how important and irreplaceable they are.
Praying in a cemetery in a dream
A dream about praying in a cemetery reflects a strong desire to change your actions and behaviors. Most likely, you have done many things you shouldn’t have – hurting those who deserve nothing but love and affection from you.
Having such a dream implies you have finally realized your mistakes, have reflected on your wrongdoings, and are now ready to turn over a new leaf.
Dreaming about praying at a funeral
Funerals symbolize transformation in the dream world. You may undergo various changes in your overall life if you dream about praying at a funeral.
According to the scenario, those changes will be reflected in the spiritual world too.
A dream about crossing yourself and praying
The dream spectacle of crossing and prayer signifies you have committed bad deeds in the past.
A dream about praying out loud
To dream of praying loudly is a reflection of your extremely pathetic state.
Based on the plot, you have hit one of your lowest points in life and as if that is not enough, you realize that you cannot count on anyone when you need a shoulder to lean on.
But the dream wants you to be more thorough in your analysis.
Do you really think nobody no one cares for you? You might be wrong!
A dream of praying and losing voice
Having a dream of praying and losing your voice is associated with a loss of control in some areas of your life.
According to the dream, you are aware of what went wrong in which aspects of your life but you have no idea how to resolve them. Or it may also mean fear or a lack of confidence is preventing you from stepping forward.
Therefore, the dream might be encouraging you to face your fears and get over them.
Praying in tongues in my dreams
“For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit”. ~ 1 Cor. 14:2
Dreaming of praying in tongues reflects your desire to stand out concerning your faith.
A dream about praying on your knees mentioning a male saint
The scenario is a sign that you will be able to break free from toxic habits and behaviors.
A pregnant woman saying prayers to a female saint
The dream foretells a smooth delivery. Furthermore, the dream denotes the woman will give birth to a healthy baby.
A dream of praying for someone
A dream of praying for someone has several meanings.
The first interpretation is you deeply care for someone in your waking life. Most likely, you want to do a lot more than what you are already doing for him or her – you want to protect him or her from any possible harm.
As much as you want to help, you don’t know how to – how to talk about it to the particular person and how to approach him or her. Your frustration of not being able to do anything could be the reason why the spectacle appeared in your dream.
The dream also means you have a strong support system. Your family and friends care for you and your well-being.
From another perspective, the scenario is a sign that you need to step up and help a person because most likely, someone in your circle seeks help and support.
Negatively, the dream is associated with humiliation.
After relying on a close one to help you with something, you will be taken aback when you realize that they do not think in the same way. Eventually, you may be forced to do something lowly to have your way.
Dreaming about praying for parents
Having a dream about praying for your parents symbolizes doubts. Most likely, you are at a fix regarding something – career, work, relationship, or even love.
Based on the plot, you need to make some crucial decisions but you are having problems deciding on your own.
The dream might be telling you to reach out for advice to your parents or other near ones. Following the direction of more experienced people will always be better than assuming and concluding on your own. Don’t you think so?
A dream about praying for your partner
To dream of praying for your partner means you still have doubts about your relationship.
Chances are, the two of you are too different from each other. Since you are poles apart in terms of your personality, beliefs, principles, etc., you might still be unsure if you will be able to share a harmonious future.
At the same time, the dream shows you are not ready to let go of the person so easily.
According to the dream, you must give the matter some more thought. Love is indeed important but as you might be aware, we cannot live on love alone.
Take each aspect into consideration, weigh the pros and cons and decide accordingly. Whatever you decide on, you must take note to be respectful of your partner’s feelings and wishes.
Praying for your kids in a dream
Parents dreaming about praying for their kids is commonplace. Such a scenario signifies you want to protect your child from harm.
Praying for someone else’s child in a dream
The scenario stands for guilt.
According to the plot, you believe you haven’t left anything substantial for your kids or generally, the generations that are to come.
Here, we are not only talking about wealth and property but values as well. Virtues and principles that are worth following! Additionally, the dream denotes you are quite worried about how your children/ future generations will fix the issues created in the present.
Dreaming about praying for the dead
A dream of praying for the dead has several meanings.
The first is that you are having a hard time suppressing ill feelings for someone to such an extent that they are beginning to take a toll on your mental state.
Perhaps you want to be done with all those emotions either by pouring out everything on that person or simply by forgetting and moving on.
Another approach to the scenario is you can no longer think of any more ways to tackle a problem.
A dream about praying before dying
Having a dream about praying just before dying denotes you are guilt-stricken for committing wrong deeds.
Dreaming about praying with someone
If you dream about praying with someone, you are blessed with loyal and wonderful people in your life. And you know that very well.
As per the plot, your friends and family support you during tough times and celebrate together with you when you accomplish something in life.
The dream says you must also give back what you receive. Acknowledge them, appreciate their love and support and show them the same love and care during their moments too.
Praying to ward off evil in a dream
To dream of praying against evil signifies you are concealing the negative emotions you have towards someone.
Praying for a special occasion in a dream
The first thing you need to recall if you encounter the above dream spectacle is to recall the exact type of occasion. The interpretation will vary depending on the nature of the event.
If it was a happy event such as an engagement party or a wedding ceremony, the dream is associated with hope.
On the other hand, if it was a funeral, the dream marks the end of a phase and the beginning of a new one.
Dreaming that you were forced to pray
Having a dream about being forced to pray implies you must not make commitments if you can’t keep your word. Whether it is to yourself or others, do not make false promises.
Dreaming about crying and praying
If you dream about crying and praying, you possibly have a few problems that are taking a toll on your life.
According to the dream, you feel overwhelmed by your problems and you believe you don’t have enough potential to overcome them. However, you may be wrong! If you stay determined, persistent, and perseverent, you may be able to resolve them in no time.
Dreaming about praying out of fear
Having a dream about praying out of fear means you have committed some mistakes in the past. Intentionally or by mistake, you might have wronged people who deserve nothing but love and compassion.
The good dream about the scenario is that you have realized your wrongdoing and are genuinely regretful. At this juncture, your higher self advises you to reflect on your mistakes and move on instead of torturing yourself over the past happenings.
Dreaming about praying with regret
Based on the plot, you have committed some unforgivable sin. Even if you accept the fact that you did wrong, your situation prevents you from sharing it with anyone.
With no one to talk to, share problems, and seek solutions, you are going through a miserable period, suffering all alone.
Praying with rosary in a dream
Dreaming about praying with a rosary portends good luck in love, relationship, and professional sphere as well.
A dream about your prayer being answered
Sometimes you may have dreams about your prayer being answered.
Let’s say, you prayed to God to help you recover from a sickness. In your dream, you may see yourself – recovered, fine, and as fit as a fiddle.
Then, what does this type of scenario indicate?
Through the dream, your higher self encourages you to have faith in God and be hopeful of the future.
The interpretation also applies if you prayed for something in a dream and got the answer to it in the same dream.
A dream about seeing someone praying
The scenario warns you against speaking and behaving according to your whims.
Seeing a priest pray in a dream
Based on the plot, you have deviated from the right path. Maybe circumstances in the past pushed you off track.
But now the dream is telling you to restore your faith and go back to where you belong.
A farmer praying to God in his or her dream
If you are a farmer and saw yourself praying to God in a dream, the scenario portends a good harvest.
Being prayed for in a dream/ a dream of someone praying for me
Based on the plot, you are in need of prayer. For an accurate meaning, you must recall what was being prayed over you, who prayed for you and how you felt during the prayer session.
Dreaming about others praying out loud
According to the dream, a close one is in a distressful state.
The scenario urges you to look into the lives of dear ones closely. At a mere glance, you would not be able to figure out who. The person in question does not want to burden you. So, he or she will do everything in his or her capacity to hide the situation from you.
But as indicated in the plot, he or she is in great trouble and is suffering all alone.
Once you figure out who, your subconscious wants you to go ahead and offer help, regardless of whether he or she asks or not.
Seeing a person cry while praying in a dream
A dream about someone crying while praying indicates you will heave a sigh of relief as a close one resolves a complicated problem after suffering big time.
Additionally, the scenario shows he or she feels grateful to you. You might not have done anything in particular but just the fact that you stick with him or her during the lowest moments contents him or her.
Teaching prayer in a dream
To dream of teaching someone how to pray implies you are spreading your faith/religion by sharing your beliefs with those who believe in another faith/religion.
Forcing someone to pray in a dream
If you forced someone to pray in a dream, it is your subconscious suggesting you stop imposing your opinions, beliefs, and principles on others.
Each of us is unique and thinks differently. The principles you live by may be unacceptable to some people. Therefore, you must never force others to believe in something just because you are a staunch believer.
A dream about a congregational prayer
The scenario emphasizes the need to rely on your people/community to succeed.
You might be caught in a situation that is impossible to fight alone. The scenario advises you to gather help and use the collective power to achieve what you set out to.
A dream about performing a public prayer
Having a dream about performing a public prayer means you are gathering support and seeking others’ help for a greater cause.
Leading a prayer in a dream
The scenario is a sign that you will protect your close ones.
Dreaming about hearing a prayer
Having a dream about hearing others chant a prayer is an ill omen. In the coming days, you will hear a piece of unpleasant news.
You might be somehow vaguely aware of the misfortune that is about to befall you though you do not want to accept it.
If the above interpretation is relatable, you must be strong enough to accept everything that comes in your way – good as well as bad. After all, life is an amalgamation of the two.
Dreaming of a praying mantis
A praying mantis dream indicates you are caught in a troublesome situation regarding your romantic relationship.
Probably, you are in a relationship with a toxic person and desires to break yourself free from him or her. However uncomfortable you are with him or her, you must not be too hasty.
Before you make a decision, analyze the relationship once again – how you started, what did the two of you go through and how did you end up there?
Give some time to yourself and your partner. Even if you are convinced that your relationship cannot be restored, have an open conversation and make sure the ending is no less beautiful than the beginning.
Dreaming about seeing a prayer room
Having a dream about seeing a prayer room means you feel lonely and dejected in the waking world.
As it is, you are already overwhelmed with your problems, and the fact that you have no one to count on makes you feel more miserable.
Seeing a prayer mat in dreams
According to the dream, you are aware of the fact that you have committed some blunders in front of other people, embarrassing either yourself or your family.
However, you are publicly denying that anything as such happened even though you have reflected on your wrongdoings secretly.
Dreaming about using a prayer book
Based on the plot you are a truth seeker. In every aspect of life, you long to follow the right path.
Your pursuit of the truth makes you anxious as you are in constant fear of getting involved in lies and falsehood.
Dreaming about prayer beads or rosary
Rosaries or prayer beads in a dream is an auspicious sign. They symbolize good luck.
Hard work and determination are crucial. But we cannot deny the fact that luck too plays an important role. The scenario may be advising you to grab hold of lucky charms and amulets if you come across any while pursuing your life goals.
They will not help you accomplish your goals or get rid of impediments miraculously. But they will surely help you stay on the right track leading you to your desired destination without straying off unnecessarily.
Praying In Dreams: Dream Examples
- A woman dreamed of praying.
In waking life, the woman and her husband were concerned about their business going bankrupt.
- In her dream, a young girl prayed that tornadoes would not destroy her home, killing her.
In waking life, the girl was about to prove herself by leaving home in pursuit of her goals. Secretly, she hoped she wouldn’t embarrass herself by failing her mission and moving back in.
Praying In Dreams Meaning: Islamic Interpretation
According to the Islamic Dreambook, praying in a dream represents your good intentions towards others.
In the foreseeable future, you may soar heights and reach the place where you have always dreamt of. And the plot says you will not harm a soul to get to that place.
Instead, you will only work for the upliftment of others, eventually giving happiness and contentment to yourself and others as well.
Why Did You Dream Of Praying?
Though most of us pray daily, praying is not a common dream theme. Some of the reasons why the spectacle might have shown up in your sleep state are –
- You feel vulnerable and helpless in the waking world.
- A prayer dream may mean you desperately want something.
Praying In Dream Meaning: Questions To Ask Yourself
The answers to these questions may help you decode your dream faster.
- What does prayer mean to you?
Now that you are on the topic, also think about what you think of God. Do you believe in his existence or are you an atheist?
- In the waking world, when do you pray? Many people get down on their knees and pray only when they need something. Are you one such person or do you often give thanks to God?
- Why did you pray in your dream? Recall the exact situations that led up to it.
- Where did you pray? Remember, locations play a crucial role in the dream interpretation.
- Were you praying for yourself or someone else?
- What did you ask for in your prayer?
- Do you see anything else in the dream – a prayer mat, book, rosary, etc?
- How did you feel during the dream and after you woke up?
Conclusion
A dream of praying can have either a positive or negative meaning. However, most scenarios are a symbol of assurance from God that everything will turn out well.
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