Prayer dream meaning is explained below using 13 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball
also see Religious Imagery
1- Prayer suggests the idea that we need to seek outside help for ourselves. We mav need someone else’s authority to succeed in what we are doing.
2- Psychologically, the human being has always needed to feel that there Is a greater power than himself available to him.
To be praying in a dream reinforces this, since the dreamer needs to use his own inner sense of self to access the Greater Power.
3- Supplication and Worship are two aspects of prayer.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball
Interpretation 2 — Cafer-i Sadik
interpreted upon 7 sides: peace & delight, glory & rank, happiness after distress, acquirement of [something] wanted, fulfillment of a need. Also, he (pbuh) said a vision of Prostration is [interpreted] upon 5 sides: acquiring [something] intended, state, victory & conformity to the commandment of Allah the All-Mighty on account of His saying: {O You who have believed. Kneel, prostrate and worship your Lord}.
Source: Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik • Author: Cafer-i Sadik
Interpretation 3 — Tony Crisp
Depending upon feelings in dream, looking for certainty in face of anxieties; seeking approval or authority for one’s desires; expression of pleasure and thanks; seeking cooperation of unconscious faculties to aid one’s everyday activities; attempt to channel the forces of the unconscious.
See dream as a spiritual guide.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp
Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous
Psychological / emotional perspective: Psychologically, the human being has always needed to feel that there is a greater power than himself available to him.
To be praying in a dream reinforces this, since we need to use our own inner sense of self to access the greater power.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous
Material aspects: Prayer suggests the idea that we need to seek outside help for ourselves. We may need someone else’s authority to succeed in what we are doing. It also can indicate our ability to draw on our own inner resources.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 6 — Martha Clarke
It signals the presence of a feeling of guilt, although also the need for external help to solve a problem that you do not know how to get out of. Despite the apparent helplessness, you trust in that luck will be fair. (See MAGIC)
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke
Interpretation 7 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of prayer reflect your awareness of your direct connection with spirit. This dream denotes that you are awakening to your higher self, connecting with a divine perspective and a state of grace.
See Prophetic Dreams.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 8 — Klaus Vollmar
Often points to a dreamer’s childlike behavior. Often a hint to become more active, or to turn more inward. On the other hand, praying is also connected to the practice of asking and giving.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 9 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Peace of mind and contentment with your lot in life are promised in a dream of offering up prayers; to dream of hearing others pray is a sign of loyal and lasting friendship.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous
There are two aspects of prayer. One is supplication – asking for something – and the other is worship – acknowledging the supremacy of the ultimate.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 11 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
To dream of saying prayers, or seeing others doing so, foretells you will be threatened with failure, which will take strenuous efforts to avert.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Interpretation 12 — Tyler Wolfe
Praying in a dream is symbolic of the need to pray to Christ, Rom. 10:11
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe
Interpretation 13 — Margaret Hamilton
Prayer in a dream is unhindered, of pure intent, and prophetic
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton