Soul Ties - When the Past Still has a Hold on You

Have you ever dreamed about someone from your past—an ex, a toxic friend, or even someone you haven’t thought about in years? Maybe the dream felt emotional, romantic, or even disturbing. You wake up wondering, “Why am I dreaming about them again?” You may be experiencing a soul tie dream—a signal from God that it’s time to break a connection that’s still affecting you spiritually.

Ayumi Park

6/16/20251 min read

Soul Ties in Dreams: When the Past Still Has a Hold on You

What Is a Soul Tie?

  • A soul tie is a deep emotional or spiritual connection between two people. These ties can be formed through:

    • Intimacy (sexual or emotional)

    • Deep friendships

    • Covenant relationships (spoken or unspoken)

    • Trauma bonding or manipulation

    • Repeated unforgiveness or obsession

    • Not all soul ties are bad—David and Jonathan had a godly soul tie (1 Samuel 18:1). But unhealthy ones can bind you in ways that prevent you from fully stepping into your calling.

      How Soul Ties Show Up in Dreams

      1. Constantly dreaming of an ex (especially with romance or conflict)

      2. Reliving old arguments or situations

      3. Being intimate in dreams with someone from your past

      4. Feeling bound, chased, or manipulated by a familiar face

      5. Seeing someone “summon” you or call your name in a dream

    • These dreams can indicate that your soul (mind, will, and emotions) is still tied to someone God wants to free you from.

      How to Break Unhealthy Soul Ties (Even Through Dreams)

      Repent and Renounce the Connection
      Speak this aloud:

      “Father, I repent for any ungodly soul ties I’ve formed. I renounce the tie to [name], and I break all emotional, spiritual, and sexual connections in the name of Jesus.”

      Forgive and Release
      True freedom requires forgiveness—even if they hurt you deeply.

      “I forgive [name] and release them from my soul, mind, and emotions.”

    Anoint and Pray Over Your Dream Life
    Ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse your dream realm. Anoint your head and pillow.

“Lord, sanctify my thoughts and dreams. I take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.”

Speak the Word
Declare:

“Who the Son sets free is free indeed.” —John 8:36
“I have the mind of Christ.” —1 Corinthians 2:16

Freedom Is Real

Your dreams are not just random brain activity—they're a spiritual mirror. If your past keeps showing up, it may be time to let God close that chapter once and for all. Breaking soul ties brings clarity, peace, and alignment with your destiny.

“Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.”
—3 John 1:2