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Total Eclipse

Posted by Dion Todd March 7th, 2025 1,053 Views 29 Comments

When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finished the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy each other. 2 Chronicles 20:22–23 WEB.

"God sure sounds needy," I thought as the preacher explained that God required us to worship Him. Now I was just a kid, but already something didn't seem right for the Almighty God, The Creator of the universe, the Maker of the stars, to need little ol' me to worship Him. What's up with that? Why does the Almighty God need us to worship Him? Is He insecure in some way?

As I grew older and life happened to me, I learned it's not about God Almighty needing anything from anyone. He's bigger than that. It's about us and our focus in this life. When we begin to magnify God in praise and worship, changes happen in our lives. God becomes real to us, and His presence becomes tangible. You can feel His very presence around you. He becomes bigger, and our problems become smaller.

Praising God brings the atmosphere of heaven to Earth, and it drives demons mad. If you praise Him long enough, He will show up just as He did with Jehoshaphat. When they began to praise God, their enemies turned on each other, and Israel spent the next three days picking up free stuff. A very dark situation worked out better than anyone could have hoped when they began praising God.

We live in a darkening world, yet God will have the final say. So don't let what's on the news shape your view of God's power. We should never limit God to our past experiences, for He can do something new. In the end, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord of All (Philippians 2:11).

They say the sun is about 400 times larger than the moon, yet the moon can completely block out the sun during a total eclipse. It becomes all that you can see. Because it's closer to us, the moon can appear bigger than the sun.

Problems work much the same way. When you focus on your concerns, they will grow bigger and bigger. In your mind, God will shrink smaller and smaller. Yet, when you praise God and focus on Him and His word, He will grow bigger, and your problems will become smaller.

So praise the Lord today, and don't focus on circumstances you can't change. They are only distractions. Spend time praising and thanking God for what He has already done in your life and for the things He has blessed you with. Trust Him, and remember what He has already done for you. Your future is in good hands. God loves you and is at least 400 times bigger than your problems.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me see past the problems. I know that You created the heavens and the Earth and that You control what happens in my life. Please let Your peace rest on me today. Send the Comforter to me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: Today is "Feel Good Friday" at the FAAD (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) group! On this day, we uplift each other with posts of encouragement and joy! All are welcome to join and participate! As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network. If you are interested in joining the prayer team, here is how to get started Prayer Partners.

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Post from Marilyn Salter

Marilyn Salter commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

1 hour ago


Yes! I’ve had to learn this, the hard way I might add. But thank goodness He’s with me. Hallelujah!




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

5 hours ago


Be my comforter Amen




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

6 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

6 hours ago


Amen and Amen, Pastor, this I pray!!! πŸ™ There is such power in singing praises to our God, leading us to thanksgiving while counting our blessings, restoring our hope, filling our hearts with joy, gibing us peace, even though going through trials!!! Thinking about this beautiful song called: "I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart, I will enter His courts with praise! I will say this is the day which the Lord has made! I will rejoice for He has made me glad! He has made me glad, He has made me glad . . . ." 🎢




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

10 hours ago


Amen ❀️!! Alleluia ❀️!! Amen πŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Jackie Tipton

Jackie Tipton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

11 hours ago


Amen




Post from Shara Abel

Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

14 hours ago


Boy I really needed to hear this today! Thank you Lord! Thank you Pastor!




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

17 hours ago


Good morning, fam, praying you have a fantastically blessed Friday! πŸŒ»πŸ™πŸ’›



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Comment from Debi Burton

16 hours ago

Good Morning Everyone!
Have a blessed Friday! 🀟🏻😊


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Comment from Lynn Brown

17 hours ago

Good morning RHM family!🌞



Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

16 hours ago


A wonderful devotional, pastor Dion. God has blessed you with a way to really talk to His children. Thank you.πŸ’œπŸ•ŠοΈ



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Comment from Debi Burton

16 hours ago

Yes God has ! Thank you Pastor Dion!



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

16 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please help me see past the problems. I know that You created the heavens and the Earth and that You control what happens in my life. Please let Your peace rest on me today. Send the Comforter to me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

17 hours ago


Heavenly Father Thank You For All Of The Blessings You Have Given Me And With You In Control Of My Life I Don’t Have To Worry About Anything Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Lynn Brown

17 hours ago

Good morning!🌞



Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

17 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

17 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please help me see past the problems. I know that You created the heavens and the Earth and that You control what happens in my life. Please let Your peace rest on me today. Send the Comforter to me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Deborah Blackshear

Deborah Blackshear commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

18 hours ago


God I Thank You and praise Your name. Amen β™₯️




Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

18 hours ago


Amen praise my Lord and Savior!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

18 hours ago


Thank you for your blessings today and always Lord. In Jesus name I pray πŸ™πŸ»




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

19 hours ago


God is good. Amen!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

19 hours ago


Heavenly Father, Remind me of my past Blessing and how you guided me through all my problems! Help me to walk in time with you Father, neither getting to far ahead of you, nor to far behind you. Make me a Warrior of God! Let Peace rest on me and all of the World! In your Precious name, Jesus, Amen!




Post from Aleta Taylor-owens

Aleta Taylor-owens commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

20 hours ago


Amen, I receive this word and give you praise Abba!!




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

20 hours ago


AmenπŸ₯°




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

20 hours ago


Amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

20 hours ago


Amen!!




Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

21 hours ago


Dear Heavenly Father, please send the Comforter today. I need Your Peace πŸ•ŠοΈ in my life. I need Your Tremendous Love in my life. Please speak to me in a way that I can understand. And please Lord, lift this anxiety and fear from my life. In Jesus Name I Pray... Amen! πŸ™πŸΌ




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

21 hours ago


Amen




Post from Ann Grimsley

Ann Grimsley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

21 hours ago


I just want to take the Lord for Pastor Dion and RHM Ministries. I so look forward to reading his post everyday.




Post from Tabatha Murray

Tabatha Murray commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

21 hours ago


Amen. Thank you Jesus , Thank you GOD




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

21 hours ago


Yes Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Total Eclipse

22 hours ago


Yes Lord, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.






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