The solar eclipse. For a few short moments, the sky grows dark, the air cools, and the world seems to pause as the moon moves between the earth and the sun. But as awe-inspiring as it is, the eclipse teaches us something deeper—a spiritual truth about our relationship with God.
The sun represents God’s love, light, and truth.
The earth is where we are—trying to see and feel that light.
The moon represents the things that get in the way—distractions, temptations, sin, or even good things that pull our focus away from what matters most.
The moon is much smaller than the sun, but when it’s in the wrong position, it can completely block our view of the sun.
Isn’t that just like life?
Sometimes, the things we let get between us and God aren’t big or obviously evil—they’re just in the wrong place. A small sin, an unchecked distraction, or an over-focus on worldly things can eclipse the light of Christ in our lives.
When we stop reading our scriptures, when prayer becomes occasional, when we prioritize success, money, or popularity over spiritual things, we slowly let the “moon” slide into view.
This doesn’t usually happen all at once. Satan works in small degrees. He places little things—small sins or misaligned priorities—between us and God. And if we don’t course-correct, we can find ourselves in a total spiritual eclipse, wondering why we no longer feel the Spirit or why God feels far away.
Some examples of Spiritual eclipses, Setting the wrong priorities, Social Media, spending too much time watching, or sometimes just being busy with life can stop us from feeding ourselves Sprirituall.
Holding grudges or harboring bad feelings towards someone, allowing bitterness into our heart blocks the light of forgiveness.
The good news is that eclipses are temporary. The sun always comes back. And spiritually, God never moves—we are the ones who drift.
If we repent, realign, and shift our focus back to Christ, His light will return with full power and warmth.
The Lord promised in Doctrine and Covenants 88:67:
“And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light.”
When we focus on Him, distractions and distortions lose their power
How to Avoid Spiritual Eclipses
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Daily Scripture Study – like eclipse glasses, the scriptures help us see clearly and safely.
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Prayer – reconnects us with the source of light.
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Repentance – removes the shadows from our souls.
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Sabbath Day Observance – recenters our focus on eternal truths.
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Service and Temple Worship – keeps us living in the light.
The adversary doesn't need to turn us into rebels—he just needs to distract us or rearrange our priorities. And sometimes, the things that get in the way of God aren't evil—they're just in the wrong place.
Let’s ask ourselves:
“What is coming between me and God right now?”
“What small thing might be blocking the light I need?”
The Lord is full of mercy. His light is constant, warm, and healing. And when we choose to remove those spiritual shadows, we will again feel the sun of His love upon our face.
