5 Reasons You’re Dreaming About A Future Husband
Dreaming about a future husband indicates God wants to speak with you about a possibility for love, warn you about them, or heal your heart.
Dreaming of a future husband can be a meaningful experience, as it may indicate that God wants to guide you towards a possibility for love in the future or provide a warning about your emotional state, or the emotional state of your future partner. Through dreams, He teaches us to understand our own hearts and the hearts of others. This is preparation for choosing a healthy spouse and being healthy enough to steward a Christ-centered marriage.
Marriage can be a challenge for many people as they often carry emotional baggage into the union, such as generational trauma, unforgiveness, insecurities, distrust, and controlling tendencies. It’s essential to take a deeper look at your dreams of marriage and evaluate how you can grow and prepare yourself for the healthy and fulfilling relationship you desire.
I would love to help you in the process as well, you can click here to share your dream (or a prayer request). I will try my best, but remember that God wants YOU to grow in intimacy with him… So, sometimes you’ll have to pray and wait for him to reveal the interpretation.
1. Is it Symbolic?
A symbol is “a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract,” according to Oxford Languages.
Sometimes, God can use a specific person in our dreams to help provoke feelings and thoughts. This allows us to gain deeper insight about the condition of our hearts. Therefore, the future husband in your dream might represent:
- The state of your relationship with God:
- Sometimes the husband might be signifying God as the bride groom. This dream might directly reflect how you feel about God/Jesus.
- Your dream might also be urging you to remove any idols and distractions that are reducing your intimacy with God. As marriage can be symbolic of a covenant (bond) with something that isn’t Godly. In the Bible, Paul said: “I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.” 2 Corinthians 11:2
- Your belief systems about love and marriage: the husband in the dream might reflect what you feel overall towards marriage. Pay special attention to the characteristics of this man and what you felt about love in the dream. This will help you understand any negative + positive belief systems.
- Your belief systems about men: Your dream could be indicating the positive or negative emotions that you have towards men. Evaluate what you felt towards him and use that to understand how you generally feel about marriage + men.
- They represent the qualities of a soulmate: perhaps God wants you to realize the qualities that you liked about the person in the dream! Maybe he wants you to believe that there is someone that will have those traits? And to believe that Mr. Amazing is truly possible! Don’t get caught up on a specific person, but realize that having a healthy and kind husband is within God’s heart for you!
The key is to take note of what you think and feel about the person that is your husband. And what did you feel in the dream? Those two key feelings are usually the root of the message within the dream.
Related Article: 6 Steps To Interpret Christian Dreams To Hear God Speak!
2. Unhealed Emotions
Dreaming about a future husband can be an indication of your emotional state. Evaluate the dream. Are you afraid of losing him? Did you feel hopeless or empty after the dream? Is it someone in real life that you feel would never notice you? Were you experiencing a negative emotion in the dream? Are you afraid you’ll never get married? Does marriage scare you? Answering yes to one of these questions is an indication that God is trying to get to the root of fear, insecurity, and some type of brokenness.
Dreaming about a future husband can be an indication of your emotional state.
I remember dreaming about a guy that was interested in me and in the dream we were in a full blown relationship. I wanted this dream to mean I should go ahead and jump headfirst into the relationship. In real life and in the dream, He was soft and gentle with my heart, so I was ignoring my negative gut feelings about him. In the dream, I knew he was a womanizer and then later on (in real life) it proved to be true.
I realized the dream was showing me, I was so desperate for love that I was willing to overlook a character flaw in him and myself. We would have had a HORRIBLE marriage. Since then, He has been in and out of relationships that have ended ugly publicly.
3. A Revelation of The Man’s Soul
Sometimes, God is showing you someone’s spiritual and emotional state as a warning or unction to pray.
At one point, a male friend was interested in me and I began to pray about it. He was a nice guy on the outside and I thought he was kind enough. I started dreaming about being in his house and it was cold and uncomfortable. Then finally, I dreamt of us being together and looking to buy a house. In the dream, He liked the houses without proper foundations and it bothered me. In real life, I eventually realized that he was not fully rooted in Christ as I thought.
In another dream, I saw that a very well respected male in my community was interested in me, but he was in a relationship.
In another dream, I saw that a very well respected person in my community was interested in me, but he was in a relationship. A few months later, they broke up and he was trying to date me. However, the dream had already warned me. In the dream, it showed me very broken pieces of his soul. Later, I found out my dream was accurate as his personal drama started to manifest for everyone to see.
Honestly, people are MORE than what they seem on the outside. There are so many emotional layers to EVERYONE. And the outside view of others is NOT a true reflection of what is happening on the inside. So we need God to help us navigate the souls of others in relationships and friendships. Be thankful when God reveals the conditions of someone’s heart to you… Because it will help you avoid a destructive marriage.
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4. Communication Between You and God
God loves to speak to his children and sometimes dreams are just that. God wants to speak to the ones he finds trustworthy about EVERYTHING! Yes, he wants us to seek healing and engage in prayer, but God also speaks because you’re a friend that can be trusted with heavenly secrets.
I’ve had dreams about the condition of people’s hearts that are already in a marriage. I’ve seen the pain and brokenness in the wives and husbands, but these dreams are not indicating that they’re my future spouse. The dreams are encouragements to pray for them and ask God to heal their hearts, so their marriage doesn’t end in divorce and destruction.
Want to understand and interpret your dreams better? Then read this related article: 6 Steps To Interpreting Christian Dreams To Hear God Speak!
5. It’s a Prophetic Dream About your Future Husband
And sometimes you are right, the prophetic dream might be God revealing your future husband. But remember, God is not the author of confusion. So you need to go through a process of testing the dream and seeking God to ensure you are discerning the dream correctly.
If it is TRULY a word from GOD then he will confirm it beyond just you. He will confirm it ALOT of times without you telling him what the confirmations should be. You won’t have to convince yourself or others that it’s a word from God. In my experience, he will send people to remind you EVERY step of the way. He will give you EVERYTHING you need during your times of doubt to PROP you up.
He will give you EVERYTHING you need during your times of doubt to continue in faith.
When you are truly hearing God, the journey will bring spiritual and emotional fruit. God will strip away pride, entitlement, selfishness, and self-righteousness during your wait. Your faith will get stronger and you will understand God more clearly. You will be able to wait years for anything God tells you and you will be able to hear NO without getting upset. Ultimately, the journey will help you let go of the world and embrace God. You will only want what God wants at the end.
Related Article: 22 Signs God Is Speaking To You + Scriptures
I’m sure God revealed my husband in a dream!
In scripture, God usually sent a prophetic word about a situation when it was going to be a hard situation or a long wait. God is faithful and kind. He wants to give us confirmations that will help us to walk by FAITH and NOT sight.
Encouraging examples of God confirming a prophetic word:
- Mary’s Story: The Old Testament testified to the coming of Jesus Christ. Also, Mary received word she would have God’s child from an Angel. Then, Elizabeth (Mary’s Cousin) received a word that Mary was pregnant with Jesus. Lastly, Joseph didn’t believe Mary was really pregnant for God. So, Joseph planned to leave her. Mary didn’t have to convince Joseph to stay. When Joseph was about to leave, an Angel told him to fear not and said that Mary was truly carrying the Messiah.
- Gideon’s Story: God spoke to Gideon and told him to guide the Israelites from the hands of the Midianites. Gideon wanted confirmations because he was afraid. He asked God to confirm by making his fleece dewy twice, which God did. Then, Gideon was encouraged by a dream from a Midianite of his victory. However, try not to follow this example and tell God what signs you need to see. Avoid having suggestive prayers be your main confirmation. For example, If that is my future spouse allow them to wear green tomorrow. Or, wake me up at 3:00a if it’s him.
How to pray for confirmation
Now a days, I pray for God to confirm things in a way that I can’t manipulate. I also pray for confirmation to come from someone that knows nothing about the situation. In addition, I ask God to give me confirmations that I can’t second guess OR misinterpret.
If you can’t let Go and trust God, then there is a problem. You must be open, so you can allow God to speak freely without jumping to conclusions.
Allow God the freedom to direct you and heal you as needed.
Could you be misinterpreting God’s voice because you are hearing him through pain? The truth is, God wants to speak with you about EVERYTHING because he cares… not because it’s yours or it will happen. Once again, we should be so committed to God’s Will that we are willing to drop what we want. It isn’t EASY to drop it, but we should be willing. Dropping the desire to be right or get what you want keeps our hearts pure and open to God’s best.
When our heart posture is unhealthy, we latch onto misinterpreted words. We can’t let go. Then, we get consumed with the person, what we want, or being right. The truth is, if It’s God speaking then you should be able to let go, not fall apart, and refrain from manipulative tactics to get your way. If you can’t let go and be okay emotionally… There is A HIGH likelihood that you are misinterpreting your dream.
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This was such an insightful post! Great wisdom you shared here about how God communicates in dreams. I very much enjoyed reading the scripture references of Mary and Gideon.
Thank you so much Jen. Bless you! xoxo
I would like to enquire more as I’ve been dreaming about my husband more until to date,what else should I do
Hello! I would need to know what happened in the dream to help. Be blessed 🙂
Christina, thank you for this thoughtful article. I’m currently seeing a wonderful guy who dreamt of his future wife (a girl with red hair… so not me) and I’ve been seeking wisdom in proceeding forward with the relationship. Your article is an encouragement to continue praying for God’s decernment separate from our personal desires.
Madeline your message is an encouragement and blessing! Lots of love!
Hi Christina
I recently had a dream that the man in my dream was my future husband well at least I interpreted as he was my future husband. What stood out the most to me was that we met in a public area it was more like a business venture in a workplace like a meeting place for business owners and then I saw him and he saw me and we acknowledged each other…then he asked for my phone number. He was so inviting and nice and sweet and then all of a sudden I just saw him appear everywhere in my dream. His last appearance in my dream he came and sat directly in front of me and he asked me what is my relationship with God like. So my question is I instantly thought at that moment he was my future husband, just from that statement. What do you think?
Hello Ann! I’m emaling you now 🙂
Hello Christina! I love how CHRIST is in your name! As you know the meaning of names are important as it denotes our purpose sometimes and destiny. CHRIST=The anointed one or chosen one. Ina=able, strong, powerful, mighty, bold, determined, glorious, a lord, master, king, fierce, and energetic! In case you didn’t know. I feel you were appropriately named! GOD bless you, your blog, your practice, your hands, the work of your hands, your heart, your business, your ministry, your health finances, family, & your household! I thoroughly enjoyed your writing it has enlightened me regarding this kingdom spouse message I keep receiving since last year and it’s coming more frequently but messages are repeatative and from different sources which lines up with my journal notes. I will be contacting you regarding 2 specifics dreams for prayer and ways to interpret. I thank GOD for you and your blog may GOD bless you and your family and bloodline according to Num 6:24-27! Blessing to you!
I look forward with expectations to hear what GOD speak through you! ????
Hello Viadellia, I’m looking forward to you contacting me! I didn’t get an email from you as of yet. Also, your message was sooooo sweet and encouraging! I’m blessed by your comment 🙂
I saw a man sitting next to me in my dream then a voice come out and said that is my husband…And I don’t think have seen the face of the man sitting next to me before .
Pls help me
In your dream, hearing a voice identifying a man as your husband may be symbolic that God wants to guide you to your husband OR your desire for God to direct you to the right one. The unknown face could represent someone you have not met yet. Consider praying for guidance and discernment, trusting God’s timing for bringing the right person into your life. Stay open to His leading and be patient. God bless you on your journey!
Very interesting read , I’ve been having dreams about a man for many years I met him years after the dreams started we are friends and although he has told me his feeling for me he hasn’t yet acted on it or taken our friendship to the next level , I’m still getting dreams of him and myself we are together and I’m watching it like a film so I see myself to see it’s me my hair , I dreamt resonantly of us being in a house I was hanging curtains but at that point I remember my emotional state! I was thinking of my late dad and wishing he was there with me , I wondered if it ment this man was like my dad? Or that maybe I was scared of loosing him like I lost my dad ?
Hello! I emailed you 🙂
I have been dreaming about this man several times , firstly I was in a war place and I was not happy how people were killed until I saw a man standing facing the other side I went and hug him he looked at me and I recognized the face. I kissed him on the neck and the war ended , people dropped their weapons and surrounded us clapping hands, singing and saying this is you Lord you brought them together. Another one, he drove with his cousin and friends to my village house and they brought my grandma gifts and they left when I asked my grandma she just said they brought her gifts (including palm fruits) and a message for me and she will only announce it when the time is right. Another one he came with his mother to my house and eventually the house was full of people celebrating, cooking food , brewing traditional beer and I was called to greet them , the mother was soo happy that she could not leave my hand after shaking it and kept telling his son (him) that you made a right choice my son I told you that I know the family and they are good people to marry ..
Hello Laudika! I emailed you 🙂
I had a dream that I was on the beach with my boyfriend & we was telling each other how much we loved one another. Then his friend came over to me and we both started walking and talking about my boyfriend.
His friend began to ask me questions how did I meet my boyfriend and I was telling him how we met and I was telling the friend how much I really liked him and his friend was telling me how much my boyfriend really likes me.
Then the friend explained to me that my boyfriend really wants to marry me. Then his friend brought me over to this massive projector screen on the beach. Then the screen began to show me my life with my boyfriend from start to finish and in this slide of my life it was showing me how we met, we had a child together and the ending was that we was both happily married and we was in love with each other.
Then clear as day it sounded like a man’s voice I couldn’t see him but I could hear him. He said to me “he is the one then said my boyfriend name clear as day “kwanaza is the one” then I started crying in my dream & I woke up crying because I was full of emotions because I felt like my soul and spirt was in the dream.
Hello Rianne! I sent you an email 🙂 xoxo
Thanks Christina for the detailed explanations. I relate to some of the dreams on here, patiently waiting on my Boaz from ABBA ????
You’re very welcome! It’s great to hear that you found the dream interpretations relatable. Patience is a virtue, and it’s wonderful that you’re patiently waiting for your “Boaz.” May your journey be filled with positivity and fulfillment, and may your dreams and aspirations come to fruition. If you ever have more questions or need further insights, feel free to reach out. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Hi Christiana
There’s this guy I know, we had a thing or two in the past but it was nothing serious. We disconnected and reconnected a year ago. Earlier this year I dreamt that I was somewhere waiting for someone and he came there and asked me to follow him somewhere but i refused, and told him that I was waiting for someone. Then he left, then I started to regret why I didn’t follow him because the person I was waiting for didn’t come. I dreamt again where I saw this same guy at the gate of my family house but he didn’t enter, I waited for him to come in but he didn’t. Then I had another dream where I took this same guy to visit my mom, he met my mom and my sister. Then I had another dream where I saw him looking pale, then I went closer to him and held his face and asking him why he lost so much weight, then he replied me and said, I am not who you think I am ( mentioned his name) then immediately I saw someone else’s face. I’m so confused.
Hi! I sent you an email 🙂
I’ve been having dreams. But one stands out. I’m scared.
Hi, did you understand the meaning more after reading the post?
Hello! This was such an interesting read. I know God can communicate with us in dreams. I just have question on how to interpretate a dream I had recently. I have dreamed of the man many times before. In my recent dream the man and I were in a building maybe church and he was asking if God had showed me he was my husband. The man in my dream I have met before. We share a deep connection as if we have known each other for years; a familiar spirit. I feel comfortable sharing anything with him. I’ve been praying for clarity on if he’s meant to be in my life when i had this dream. Plz help me discern.
Thank you for sharing your dream! Praying for clarity and understanding as you discern its meaning. Feel free to sign up for a free session off empowerment coaching and we can discuss it more: https://www.adornedheart.com/first-20-minutes-free-11-empowerment-coaching-relationship-advice/
xoxo
Hi Christina! I never received an email from you. Have a great Sunday and thank you for those great reads from the subscription.
Sorry, about that! I had it sitting in drafts, I just sent it 🙂