Had this wild dream last night where I was wandering through this massive, empty hotel. Woke up sweating, totally confused. Figured I should dig into what hotels mean biblically—since dream symbols can get deep. Grabbed my coffee and fired up the laptop. Started scribbling notes like a madman.
The Initial Rabbit Hole Dive
First thing I did? Searched “hotel in Bible meaning.” Zero direct hits—obviously, no Marriotts in Genesis. Felt stuck for a minute. Then remembered biblical meanings often use symbols. Scrolled through commentaries. Boom: inns and shelters kept popping up. Like the Good Samaritan story—that roadside inn was a refuge. Suddenly made sense. Hotels = temporary shelters, pit stops in life’s journey.
Connecting the Dots to My Messy Life
Started journaling right there at the kitchen table. Wrote down:
- Hotel lobby chaos: Felt like my inbox—overwhelmed, strangers everywhere (hello, anxiety)
- Lost room key: Classic “directionless” nightmare. Been job-hunting for months.
- Endless hallways: Yep, that’s my indecision about freelancing vs. office work
Realized the dream screamed “transition.” Biblically? Inns were pit stops between destinations. Felt like God’s nudge: “You’re not stuck, you’re refueling.”
What I Actually Did Today
Took action instead of stressing:
- Dusted off my Bible—flipped to Exodus 4:24. Moses at a lodging place, mid-mission. Proof: pit stops matter.
- Prayed over coffee: Literally said, “Okay, what’s NEXT?” Not “fix everything now.”
- Called my mentor: Shared the dream. She laughed, then said: “So where’s your ‘inn’ right now? Rest, don’t rush.”
Biggest takeaway? Hotels aren’t forever. Dreams about ’em? Time to check your emotional baggage and prep for the next leg. Made a list before bed:
- Rest without guilt (y’all know I suck at this)
- Journal one “next step”—even if it’s just updating my resume
- Re-read Corinthians—Paul’s always building tents (aka temporary shelters)
Whole thing felt less scary after treating it like a roadmap. Crazy how dreams work.
