Awoke to dream 2/2/2023:
Standing in front yard of childhood house with my dad (not him), sunny day. A sister had gone inside to get or start doing something. All adults. We were about to start an outdoor game, but I saw storm clouds behind trees down the street.
I kept staring at the coming storm, trying to discern what was going on. Clouds shaped as though sharp star cookie cutters sliced through layers of brown, white, gray, continually moving layers as though turning inside out. (Like clouds change.)
Dad, only seeing the sunny blue day, suggested we start the game.
I pointed out the storm clouds to him, which seemed as terrifying as a tornado, and a minute away. It took him a while to grasp it too. The dense trees kept us from fully seeing.
There was no wind, no other signs of it coming.
Trees might have meant all the people/voices in society that distract us or send propaganda --to keep society calm and stable, going about daily life.
Dad likely represented one who took care of the house, oversaw it -- like legislators, other types of leaders. Assuming everything was safe and under control. We were in front yard, so should have seen anything coming.
The stars seemed to represent US involvement in world conflicts-- as US is currently selling/giving arms as aid in various hot spots. Turmoil more imminent that we predicted, and coming into our territory. Our upcoming storm seemed caused by our involvement.
This consequence has been discussed in media, but here was vivid and sooner than we expected.
Lord, we ask that you give decision-makers clarity and strength, wisdom to move cautiously, as they balance challenges with budgets with safety.
Alert people who haven't been concerned in the past, and those who've heard so many times that they are almost numb.
Calm the intents of aggressors.
Prevent everyone's hard work and lifetime investments from collapsing unjustly. Show people how You can protect and provide, and make ways of living without depending on cushions we've built up for ourselves.
Help us shift when we are in shock, and have no energy to shift.
Keep everyone's focus on You, rather than reactions.