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The Living Dead

Posted by Dion Todd June 1st, 2025 1,710 Views 24 Comments

You were made alive when you were dead in transgressions and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience; among whom we also all once lived in the lust of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)" Ephesians 2:1–5 WEB.

It was another night at another party. We were always playing a gig somewhere in the band I was in. We played music about six nights a week and sometimes twice a day on the weekends. At first, it was a lot of fun, but eventually, it became just another job filled with late hours and moving heavy equipment.

We often had the same people who would come to hear us when we were in the area. Eventually, I knew every couple on the dance floor and what song they would dance to. Though I was always on stage and looked like the life of the party, I felt pretty empty inside. Something was missing in my life.

One night, while playing music at a party, the Holy Spirit came into the bar and changed my life in a flash. In the middle of playing a song, and without missing a chord, my priorities were transformed. He suddenly gave me a third-person view of my current life. I saw myself playing on stage from a distance. Then He asked me, "Do you want this, or what I have for you?" I instantly knew it was time to make a change.

I had become the living dead. I finished the set, put up my bass, went home and into my bedroom, lay on the floor, and poured my heart out to God. That was a Saturday night, and He was calling me. The next morning, I got up and went to a nearby church. I have never been the same. I found what was missing, or more accurately, He found me. I once was lost, but now I am found.

You can live while dead and empty inside, but you don't have to. Jesus resurrected the dead, and He gave them eternal life. He can rekindle the spirit inside of you and relight that fire that has gone out. It's never too late to get a fresh start and be revived. The joy and the fire can be restored, and the emptiness can be filled. You don't have to be the living dead.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me and bringing me this far. Please forgive me of my sins, give me a clear vision, and help me become the person that You created me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: For those who would like to join us, today we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of interactive worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! The service starts at 10am EST. Here is the link to join: RHM Live. 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.

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Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen, dear Jesus! Such a powerful testimony, Pastor. I trust God for the perfect plan and timing for the salvation of those I love and pray for!! In Your precious & matchless name I pray, Amen



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Comment from Michele Copley

3 weeks ago

Oh, so very encouraging, powerful testimony, thanks be to God! Amen!


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Comment from Bella Colliander

3 weeks ago

Amen, sister🕊️



Post from Barbara Lowell

Barbara Lowell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Pastor Dion, this is such a wonderful Devotional of Hope! Your beautiful prayer expresses what I pray to God each night. You put it more eloquently than I ever have. The meaning in the prayer though, is the same. Thank you for expressing it so beautifully for me asking God to help me become the person that He created me to be. God bless you. 🙏💗




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me and bringing me this far. Please forgive me of my sins, give me a clear vision, and help me become the person that You created me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from John Petchonka

John Petchonka commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen 🙏
Heavenly Father please bring me to the next level in my life. Help me to see more clearly please let the Holy Spirit flow through me and heal every part of my body. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏



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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 weeks ago

Amen!🙏🙏


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 weeks ago

Amen, blessings to you both 🙏!


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Comment from Bella Colliander

3 weeks ago

Amen, brother🕊️



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 weeks ago


Amen and Amen, Pastor!!! Thank you so much for your honesty as you continue to share your life with us, true testimonies from the heart showing how the Lord draws and calls, changing lives, still building churches such as RHM, a much needed online ministry, drawing and increasing members from all corners of our nation and other lands! You faced so many trials and obstacles, and yet you and Sylvia keep on going faithfully trusting the Lord one day at a time!!! I'm so blessed for the Lord to draw me to your ministry, which was under another name at that time! And here I'm living one day at a time with my Lord, looking back when I was just a baby in Christ, and how I've grown, as He was working on me! As Jeanine said today that she was praying for the Lord to take away the thorn in her flesh, I was thinking of Paul in 2. Cor. 12:7, as he was asking the Lord to take away the thorn in his flesh, but then resigned to the fact that God's grace is sufficient, His strength is made perfect in weakness! It is our loving Heavenly Father who works in us, He either heals us or strengthens and blesses us in our weakness, because He loves us so much! I remember when I at first was diagnosed with the Bronchiectasis disease of the respiratory system, which is stable right now, then followed by Lupus and R/A, and I was bedridden for a short while, couldn't even get out of bed by myself! I was taking so many medications and infusions, followed by bad reactions, but then found a specialist who came up with a different treatment plan which included a prescription that was only available in England at that time, called Hydroxichloroquin, which became available over here as well! However, it was recently discovered that this product is also attacking the retina of the eyes, including mine as well to some degree! So, I'm scheduled to see the retina specialist again next month, in July, who will determine if I can continue the Hydroxichloroquin in addition to the Prednison etc... I was SURPRISED when you prayed for my eyes today, and for strength in my arms, especially since I couldn't even pick up and hold my little great grandson yesterday!! The Lord is truly with you, Pastor, when you pray, I hadn't even mentioned my eyes to you! Thank the Lord for bringing you and Sylvia into my life, thank the Lord most high for this praying and loving church, and showing me the power and strength of prayer!!! I'll go on trusting the Lord for myself, the physical and especially spiritual well being of my entire family, my siblings, their families, and many many more, and will continue to pray without ceasing!!!🙏




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Heavenly Father I want What You Have For Me Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday And Week Ahead 🌷😄🌷



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 weeks ago

Happy Sunday, Yvette 🌻!



Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen 🙏 ❤️❤️🙏!!




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Good morning, y'all, praying you have a restful and most blessed Sunday! 🌻🌼🤗



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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 weeks ago

❤️🤗🙏


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Comment from Lynn Brown

3 weeks ago

Have a blessed Sunday RHM family!🌞🕊️



Post from Richard A Smith

Richard A Smith commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Happy June and almost Summer! Amen.



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Comment from Wanda Pennington

3 weeks ago

Happy June to everyone!!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 weeks ago

Yay, happy June 😎!


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Comment from Bella Colliander

3 weeks ago

Happy June to you Richard ☺️🕊️


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Comment from Elena Vasquez

3 weeks ago

Happy June!



Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me and bringing me this far. Please forgive me of my sins, give me a clear vision, and help me become the person that You created me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen 🙏🏻




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen❣️




Post from Paul Forti

Paul Forti commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Good word thank you for your positive thoughts that I need daily. May the Most High God Bless you!




Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen and Amen 💜🕊️




Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen!🙏🏼




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


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



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Comment from Elena Vasquez

3 weeks ago

Amen



Post from Raju Williams

Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Hallelujah. Amen.🙏🙏



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Comment from Elena Vasquez

3 weeks ago

Amen



Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Living Dead

3 weeks ago


Amen





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