Good morning…
I have a good friend who explores the meaning of “spirit animals,” so when my weird dream included a pampered guinea pig in a king-sized bed, I thought to myself, “What do guinea pigs symbolize?” Sure enough, there are several websites on such topics, so I asked God, “What do You want to teach me through this cuddly creature in my dream?”
Prayerfully pondering, exploring openly, I learned some fascinating things about the meaning of guinea pigs.
“The guinea pig is an excellent communicator able to transcend its affection and emotions. They are intelligent, communicative, social and affectionate animals, capable of a wide variety of vocalizations and physical expressions to convey their state of being. The guinea pig is a healer and this is one of the reasons that it has become a popular pet in the West. Mayan shamans used the guinea pig as a diagnostic tool. The guinea pig would crawl over the patient and then tell the shaman what the illness was. (Today’s ‘modern medicine” uses them as test subjects so often that it is now in the vernacular to consider someone a ‘guinea pig’ if they have been experimented on.) The Incas believed that the guinea pig could talk easily to the Gods and reveal prophecies. They inspire gentleness and humane treatment of others. Seeking out the company of those like you or with very similar interests. Being considered important to others is important to you. Preferring not to deceive or be deceived. Learning how to overcome obstacles to personal projects by being honest and trustworthy.” (http://www.spiritwalkministry.com/spirit_guides/land_animal_spirits)
Through this image of a guinea pig surround by fluffy pillows on a spacious bed, what might God be trying to teach me today?
Communicate well. Transcend your affections and your emotions. Share intelligently, expressing yourself verbally and physically. You are a healer and can sense where illness lies. Talk easily to God and reveal what you discern. Inspire gentleness and humane treatment of all. Seek the company of soulmates. Be important to others. Do not deceive or be deceived. Overcome life’s obstacles by being honest and trustworthy.
Out of the lavish love of our LORD, I have received for us a message.
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near (Philippians 4:5, NIV).
…Sue…
