3 types of bread

[kimmiemae]

Hi, I had a dream... of 3 types of bread. My youngest daughter Susie had a loaf of sweet bread with little muffins attached by little cords. My father in law had a loaf of french bread (spicy). And my mother in law was there and I saw a loaf of bread that had been torn in two large pieces. It was a hearty bread that resembled many rolls baked together into one loaf. She was willing to share with me and it was hot and fresh.

a thought occured to me about the shapes of the bread. Susie's bread was rectangular, My father in law's was a typical french loaf, and the other "pull-apart" loaf didn't have a specific shape.

 

[humblewatchman]

Do the breads describe their personalities? Multifaceted sweetness (daughter), "spicy" and french (loving) (father-in-law), and sharing/giving and/or divisive (torn into two pieces) and/or serving others (mother-in-law)?

 

[kimmiemae]

a little, but definitely not my father in law.

 

[humblewatchman]

What is his personality like?

 

[Firewater]

I had a dream... of 3 types of bread.
I am seeing different ways of presenting the word

My youngest daughter Susie had a loaf of sweet bread with little muffins attached by little cords.
For those young/new/seeking in the faith- bite-sized chunks not separated from truth to be purely entertaining, but attached to the Living Word so they can connect with it and still receive sustenance

My father in law had a loaf of french bread (spicy).
Presented with some challenge (preaching/prophetic) so that people don't simply become teaching sponges. Invoking a response.

And my mother in law was there and I saw a loaf of bread that had been torn in two large pieces.
Rightly dividing between the law (Old Covenant of law based on works & merit) & grace (New Covenant of grace based on Jesus & His work). Jesus body was also broken for us. The dividing wall of hostility between jews & greeks & any knd of discrimination has been broken down in Christ. God shows no partiality.

It was a hearty bread .
Word presented with heart- connected to the real life of the person sharing. Preacher being vulnerable & showing weaknesses, not simply an academic exercise. that resembled many rolls baked together into one loaf The unity of the faith- the word should not be shared in such a way to exclude people or groups. We who are many are one in Christ.


She was willing to share with me and
People in preaching/teaching roles being secure to develop others to do the work so there is continuity when they pass on.

it was hot and fresh.
Preaching & listenting to the word can become simply a religious ritual if there is no freshness. There needs to be fresh oil & the anointing of the Holy Spirit so the word becomes life to people. People will ignore, throw away or stop eating stale bread. Fresh bread makes us hungry for more.

 

[kimmiemae]

What is his personality like?

he is a choleric.

 

[humblewatchman]

Then I wonder if spicy means "HOT". LOL...French bread is not sweet either. Do you think that the dream focuses on the people/family, more than the bread....or the reverse?

You ate only your mother-in-laws contribution (many rolls in one loaf) hhmmmm, and you could taste it. You said "She was willing to share with me"...is that typical or would that be an unusal thing for you two?

What were your thoughts/feelings in the dream? What room were you in? Did you see a counter or table?

 

[kimmiemae]

there was no room or table that I could perceive...i felt right away that the dream wasn't about them, personally. Susie is the youngest in the family and my Father in Law is the oldest. I thought the sweet bread was for the immature in Christ and the spicy bread was for the people that have been in church all their life. My mother in law's bread represented the bread of unity (mother in law personally is very generous).

 

[parsley]

the dream wasn't about them, personally. Susie is the youngest in the family and my Father in Law is the oldest. I thought the sweet bread was for the immature in Christ and the spicy bread was for the people that have been in church all their life. My mother in law's bread represented the bread of unity (mother in law personally is very generous).

Some gut reactions I had when reading your OP -- the split bread struck me as heartache, and a mother's willingness to give up her own dreams in order to take care of others. Not just a liberal generosity, but a sacrifice of all. Standing behind the wholesome heartiness of family ideals and never giving in to pampering oneself. Always including others in her plans. Her satisfaction was in knowing that she was doing good for all. Any goals she used to have might seem like frosting to her, unnecessary and frivolous when other needs seemed so pressing.

I think there might have been more emotion about handling herself within the marriage (to a choleric person) but that's something you should deal with as you work out the rest of the dream. The split seemed to me a few things together -- one, a conscious decision she had to make to set aside what she once expected from what the realities required. To make a wholesome bread come out so well, one has to work with what they have around and deal with the circumstancees.

3 types of bread. My youngest daughter Susie had a loaf of sweet bread with little muffins attached by little cords.

This one immediately struck me as attentive and enjoying planning, rejoicing in the process. Loving to add thoughtful details and tie everyone together in a plan. The cords could be seen as umbilical cords, in the way a matron of a family will be the planner of events, pulling everyone together with cohesive instructions. Loving to see everything knit together perfectly.

While the little muffins resemble babies, they are also whole and complete breads with different ingredients. This is like pulling together people with different gifts and finding a way to coordinate them into an orchestra of functionality. A facilitator, an organizer.

When comparing this to birth order theories, this would be the typical eldest child, accustomed to being put in charge of people. The mother would be the typical middle child, keeping peace between old and young. The father is similar to the youngest -- simple direct action, lots of air, seeing less value in family unity.


My father in law had a loaf of french bread (spicy).

I wonder, did you think spicy in your dream? It sounds like the association is made bc fr bread often accompanies spicy food. It is bland because other things are spicy.

French bread is made of very simple ingredients. It can exist as simple as flour water yeast, but cooks add salt and a little oil. Very minimalist. Pack for a weekend trip in five minutes. Prepare for Thanksgiving by letting others make the plans, and being the supervisor who says, "are they coming?" Thinking everything can be done directly without clutter and fuss, and not understanding why someone would do it differently.

People who are this single-minded sometimes insult the muffiny elaborators, or rank the wholesome sacrificers as lower because they allow themselves to be humbled.

And my mother in law was there and I saw a loaf of bread that had been torn in two large pieces. It was a hearty bread that resembled many rolls baked together into one loaf. She was willing to share with me and it was hot and fresh.

In the context of your family, you were an outsider to her and she wanted to share her family life with you. Even though you felt the dream was symbolic, look at the emotions and events you two went through as she adopted you into the clan. Her generosity was not just the food, but encouraging your membership in the network. That friendship guarantee is more precious in the long run.

a thought occured to me about the shapes of the bread. Susie's bread was rectangular, My father in law's was a typical french loaf, and the other "pull-apart" loaf didn't have a specific shape.

While all of these personality types and giftings might spark negative and positive emotions in you, look at how all of them have worked together, and people have not necessarily resented doing more work when they believed in what they did.

I have had managers with french bread direct simplicity, who do not micromanage at all but expect others to do their work. Sometimes I get frustrated by their lack of attention to detail, and other times I am relieved that they don't waste time on unnecessaries. They are able to dive into very spicy heated areas _because_ they don't let it get to them, and they delegate the complexities to people who love complexities.

 

[kimmiemae]

Yes, there is conflict in resolving a marriage between a Melancholy and a Choleric personality. True in my life. I think I've worn a mask of sweetness like a Sanguine and tried the mask of a Choleric and that didn't go over. So, now I am free to be the Melancholy (hearty bread)that is deep, thoughtful, caring of others. The Phlegmatic (rolls baked together) part of me unifies and pulls people together and is peaceful...a mediator. This dream is confirmation of my personality...I have prayed that God would reveal this to me and you have been a big help PARSLEY!

 

[humblewatchman]

there was no room or table that I could perceive...i felt right away that the dream wasn't about them, personally. Susie is the youngest in the family and my Father in Law is the oldest. I thought the sweet bread was for the immature in Christ and the spicy bread was for the people that have been in church all their life. My mother in law's bread represented the bread of unity (mother in law personally is very generous).

Kimmie...Could you share with us how this conclusion actively applies to and alters your waking life, or what new revelation it has brought to you?

 

[humblewatchman]

I am glad that He has answered your prayer, and that Parsley was able to help you.

 

[kimmiemae]

ME TOO! Peace flows like a river today. I think I am comfortable in my skin...so to speak.

 

[humblewatchman]

you mean in "your crust"....

 

[kimmiemae]

I like your dry crust humor...teeheeheeeheee

 

[humblewatchman]

...just loafin around.

 

[parsley]

Marriage...Melancholy and a Choleric personality.
True in my life. I think I've worn a mask of sweetness like a Sanguine and tried the mask of a Choleric and that didn't go over. So, now I am free to be the Melancholy (hearty bread)that is deep, thoughtful, caring of others. The Phlegmatic (rolls baked together) part of me unifies and pulls people together and is peaceful...a mediator.

I think I am comfortable in my skin...so to speak.

It's hard to live with another person, especially when they think and operated differently. It's interesting that you went through a lot of adaptations to make the household dynamics work, and it sounds like he might have stayed the same.

Peace and smooth household life is probably something you value, and you'd continue to give up what you want in order to make that happen. Jesus taught going the second mile, and ministering to others, so it's not just about being malleable.

Susie's bread was rectangular -- rigid corners, tradition, everything must be fair and square. (This can sometimes turn out to be fair their way, which they assume others set as an ideal.)

Typical french loaf -- aerodynamic shape, goes forward in one direction, more quickly toward one destination. (Actually a loaf can go back and forth, and roll over, lol.) Even though this can appear selfish, these people can speed up decisions and actions, come up with interesting activities for others to jump into, and are really handy to have around with last-ditch child discipline.

"Pull-apart" loaf didn't have a specific shape -- undefined bc it plans on adapting. Intentional malleability, the ability to morph and be changed as people draw from its resource.

Even when we live out our true personalities, there is pain. Life can be a constant battle, even with people we love. Appreciating others' strengths and letting them know can ease the competition. (You would already do that, with that personality.)

I found a small difference between enabling selfishness/competition, and complimenting-- by trying to stay firmly capable with a slight distance. Not separating oneself, but not seeing yourself always scrambling to keep the other people happy. Being a strong person no matter what the others do.

It's great that you're feeling better about the dream and dynamics. I think you already had a good start, and just needed some confirmation. God loves you, even when things aren't humming along peacefully.

 

[kimmiemae]

I had a dream... of 3 types of bread.
I am seeing different ways of presenting the word

My youngest daughter Susie had a loaf of sweet bread with little muffins attached by little cords.
For those young/new/seeking in the faith- bite-sized chunks not separated from truth to be purely entertaining, but attached to the Living Word so they can connect with it and still receive sustenance

My father in law had a loaf of french bread (spicy).
Presented with some challenge (preaching/prophetic) so that people don't simply become teaching sponges. Invoking a response.

And my mother in law was there and I saw a loaf of bread that had been torn in two large pieces.
Rightly dividing between the law (Old Covenant of law based on works & merit) & grace (New Covenant of grace based on Jesus & His work). Jesus body was also broken for us. The dividing wall of hostility between jews & greeks & any knd of discrimination has been broken down in Christ. God shows no partiality.

It was a hearty bread .
Word presented with heart- connected to the real life of the person sharing. Preacher being vulnerable & showing weaknesses, not simply an academic exercise. that resembled many rolls baked together into one loaf The unity of the faith- the word should not be shared in such a way to exclude people or groups. We who are many are one in Christ.


She was willing to share with me and
People in preaching/teaching roles being secure to develop others to do the work so there is continuity when they pass on.

it was hot and fresh.
Preaching & listenting to the word can become simply a religious ritual if there is no freshness. There needs to be fresh oil & the anointing of the Holy Spirit so the word becomes life to people. People will ignore, throw away or stop eating stale bread. Fresh bread makes us hungry for more.

Firewater, I am still meditating on this teaching...on presenting the word. I am a teacher to the body of Christ. So, I thank you for your work and word here, brother. If you have any other insights on this subject I would appreciate it.

Many blessings be upon you, family, household, possessions, and works of your hands, and your coming and going in Jesus.

 

[kimmiemae]

I had a dream... of 3 types of bread.
I am seeing different ways of presenting the word

My youngest daughter Susie had a loaf of sweet bread with little muffins attached by little cords.
For those young/new/seeking in the faith- bite-sized chunks not separated from truth to be purely entertaining, but attached to the Living Word so they can connect with it and still receive sustenance

My father in law had a loaf of french bread (spicy).
Presented with some challenge (preaching/prophetic) so that people don't simply become teaching sponges. Invoking a response.

And my mother in law was there and I saw a loaf of bread that had been torn in two large pieces.
Rightly dividing between the law (Old Covenant of law based on works & merit) & grace (New Covenant of grace based on Jesus & His work). Jesus body was also broken for us. The dividing wall of hostility between jews & greeks & any knd of discrimination has been broken down in Christ. God shows no partiality.

It was a hearty bread .
Word presented with heart- connected to the real life of the person sharing. Preacher being vulnerable & showing weaknesses, not simply an academic exercise. that resembled many rolls baked together into one loaf The unity of the faith- the word should not be shared in such a way to exclude people or groups. We who are many are one in Christ.


She was willing to share with me and
People in preaching/teaching roles being secure to develop others to do the work so there is continuity when they pass on.

it was hot and fresh.
Preaching & listenting to the word can become simply a religious ritual if there is no freshness. There needs to be fresh oil & the anointing of the Holy Spirit so the word becomes life to people. People will ignore, throw away or stop eating stale bread. Fresh bread makes us hungry for more.

FIREWATER, this has come back to my spirit lately and it is confirmed that this is a way to present the word. The Lord is helping me to simplify teaching techniques. I so very much appreciate your input into this interpretation. very helpful!!! indeed!!!

 

[MastersPiece]

Glory! \o/