Dear Marsha,
I’m a 40+ woman with the following dream. I don’t know why I’m dreaming about this dog. I used to have a little black dog years ago, but not now. Can you give me some insight? It was so real.
I was on a concrete bridge pushing a baby stroller. In the stroller was a little black dog. The dog jumped out of the stroller and up on top of the ledge. Then it went over the ledge. I cried, “Nooooooo!”
I woke up. Thanks for your help.
S.J.
Dear S.J.
Dogs in a dream can mean many things, but I believe because you used to have a little black dog as a pet, the dog in this dream is probably representing a “pet” issue or project. Probably one that you are trying to push through. Let’s look at the symbols more closely.
Concrete = man-made path, (a path that is being followed by human effort – as opposed to God’s direction)
Bridge = a time of transition
Baby = a new work, a new project, or a new beginning
Stroller = a vehicle in which to operate or push the work/project forward
Little black dog = a “pet” issue or “pet” project
Ledge = a place of plummeting or going down
With the symbol meanings, this dream might be saying:
You are on a path, or direction, of your own choosing (you want to do) regarding some kind of situation/work/project. You are in a time of transition while tending to, and trying to push forward this new work (project). This is a “pet” project (one that’s caught your interest). Suddenly, the project goes awry and goes down. You are upset about the loss.
This might be a work situation, a personal situation, or ministry situation that you are involved in, but it appears it will not work out in the long run. It also appears that this isn’t necessarily a God-directed activity but more something you are wanting to do (man-made path). Unfortunately, it won’t last. This may be speaking of something you have already been involved in, or something you are involved in now, or in the future.
I feel strongly the Lord gave you this dream because He is wanting to love on you about this. He’s wanting you to know the reason this didn’t work, isn’t because of anything you’ve done wrong, but more because this is NOT something He wants you to do. He has something else better in store for you.
Marsha