For some reason, I’m able to recall some of my dreams including those from my childhood. One recurring theme throughout these dreams was the presence of backed-up toilets. Let me explain. In these dreams, I would find myself desperately searching for a restroom, only to discover that every toilet I encountered was clogged with menstrual blood, feces, and urine. They were some of the most revolting toilets I’ve ever seen. I would move from stall to stall, growing more frustrated with each attempt, but no matter what, I couldn’t find a clean toilet where I could relieve myself.
If I had that one dream only once then that would be the end of it. But these backed-up toilets have appeared in my dreams more than 10 times—10 different nights. When something keeps recurring like that, it feels like it might be trying to tell me something. I looked it up online, and I found a few interpretations. Apparently, dreaming about clogged toilets can mean:
- It might symbolize feeling like I can’t release emotions or situations that are weighing me down.
- It could also be tied to physical concerns, like issues with menstrual health or digestion.
- It might represent feelings of vulnerability, shame, or a lack of control over my life.
- Or it could suggest there’s something emotionally or psychologically that I need to “clear out,” but I’m struggling to do so.
I honestly think those interpretations really hit the mark. For years now, I’ve been struggling to get my life together, and I can’t help but wonder if maybe God is trying to tell me something, since He often communicates through dreams. I asked ChatGPT what clogged toilets mean biblically LOL.
Purification and Cleansing: In the Bible, cleansing is a significant spiritual theme, especially in the Old Testament. For instance, God frequently required ritual purification of the body and soul (e.g., Leviticus 15 talks about various purification rites). Waste (such as feces) in dreams could symbolize things that need to be spiritually cleansed or discarded. A “backed-up” toilet might represent something in your life or soul that is unclean or spiritually stagnant, which you are struggling to purify or let go of.
Rejection or Sin: In biblical terms, waste is often associated with impurity or sin. For example, in Deuteronomy 23:12-14, the Israelites were given laws about how to deal with bodily waste in a way that was considered holy, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and purity. A blocked toilet in your dream could reflect spiritual or moral “clogging”—possibly unresolved sin or guilt that you need to address or purify.
Release and Restoration: In biblical narratives, the idea of release, both physical and spiritual, is important. Releasing bodily waste symbolizes the release of things that no longer serve or need to be kept. Your dream might symbolize a need for spiritual release or healing. The inability to use the toilet could represent a sense of spiritual blockages or unaddressed issues in your life, indicating a need to confront or deal with something that is preventing your spiritual growth or peace.
Spiritual Stagnation or Unresolved Issues: The image of something being backed up—like the backed-up toilet—can indicate a sense of spiritual or emotional stagnation. In the Bible, there are numerous references to God calling people to “repent” and “cleanse” themselves. In the New Testament, for instance, James 4:8 encourages believers to “purify your hearts,” and Revelation 3:19 talks about God calling those He loves to be zealous and repent. Your dream could be a reminder to examine what might be spiritually “blocked” or unresolved in your life, urging you to release or confess these things to God.
Restoration Through Christ: A more positive interpretation, from a Christian perspective, might focus on the idea of redemption and restoration. In Christianity, the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), and through Christ, believers are promised spiritual renewal and purification. The dream might indicate that while you are currently dealing with “blockages” (whether spiritual, emotional, or relational), there is the possibility of restoration and cleansing through prayer, repentance, and God’s grace.
Symbol of Judgment: In some biblical interpretations, bodily functions and waste can also symbolize judgment or the consequences of sin. For example, in Revelation, there are vivid depictions of God’s judgment, and in the Old Testament, waste is sometimes mentioned as a sign of God’s displeasure with impurity. If you feel like there are unresolved matters or a sense of guilt in your life, the dream could be a reminder of the need for self-reflection and repentance.
I really resonate with all of these interpretations. For years, I’ve been drifting away from God, living in sin and indulging in the pleasures of the flesh. I rarely prayed or repented for my sins, and I became numb and desensitized to them, which only pushed me further from God. I strongly believe these recurring dreams of clogged toilets are God’s way of revealing my sins and calling me to repent. I’ve had these dreams over 10 times—it can’t be a coincidence. I can only imagine how frustrated God must be, repeatedly trying to get my attention through these dreams, urging me to repent and return to Him LOL.
Thankfully, I made a U-turn and I’m making a steady return to God. Hopefully, I won’t have dreams of those nasty toilets anymore.
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