Truth About Urges, Fasting, Discipleship
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i Fasted for 7 days and God took away all the desires, even when I look at a woman I feel zero desires. Now its just a matter of growing in the spirit and getting closer to God. Its not really impossible its just many Christians aren't willing to make the sacrifice to get it. Temptations still come but I've learned to overcome them fairly easier with prayer and if am fasting on that particular day.
GOD took away all your desires ??? For how long ? 🤔
What kind of 7 day fasting? Like no food and water only?
Wow!
@@jhutch8539 I mostly drank water and some apple juice for those 7 days(which was hard cause my body was very weak), and yes he took away all the desires. The desires stem mainly from a stronghold in your life and you must pray against them. Even if he takes away the desire it doesn't mean you won't get tempted, which I still do every day, that's why the bible says pick up your cross daily. The difference is I no longer have to struggle with it as I did before I can now walk in victory. Previously it was all I thought about I could never seem to get away from it even when I would pray, but after I dealt with the strongholds in my life through prayer and fasting I no longer thought about sexual sin. I lost all the desires that held me captive as well as how I looked at women changed. Rather than seeing them as people to just sleep with, I started seeing them differently, I saw them as people with feelings, personality, not just sex objects which is what this generation knows( just check social media ), that's why we have so many weak-minded men this day. Also, anything can be a stronghold if you allow it, this ranges to your emotions as well as the major sins that most deal with. So as a Christian you must learn to pray against them, you have been given access to the throne room of God, seek and you shall find, knock and it will be OPEN to you. Pray and fasting are very important but remember your faith must always be in what Christ did for you. God can take away all the desires, but it's your job to maintain a right standing with God to make sure that those strongholds or any in that matter don't spring up again, not by works but by faith. We are to live by his grace and mercy. It's only by his power that I can fight against the flesh, bible says God has not given us a spirit of fear but of a sound mind, love, and power. Also, Walk in the spirit and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Most Christians won't get free from their bondage, because they're not willing to lay down their life for christ daily. Their faith may be where it needs to be, but their lack of knowledge as well as failure to submit ( trying to serve two masters )often leads them to stumble. It always does amaze me how many Christians seem to struggle with sexual sin. I know in this generation it's a fairly common thing, but you would have thought they would have caught on or at least have had figured out a solution by now. Then I stop and think that most people/Christians that go to church don't really get much if any information for daily living. A lot of people think being a Christian is a Sunday thing, but they fail to understand, One, being a Christian is an everyday thing, and two, being a Christian means being a soldier for Christ. So many come into the Christian life thinking it's a walk in the park not even realizing what they are really signing up for.
@@allansmith6012 I thought the solution was marriage.. but i see you got your victory another way, glad you have overcome and found some insight.
Basically to stay focused stay busy😂 When you’re tired you don’t have time for nonsense and that’s a fact. We always get caught lacking when we’re not where we should be like David.
Boom!!! So true
I get you, but I'd disagree a bit. For one, I'd be cautious on what you're busyness consists of. If it's things of/for God like prayer, reading, and fasting, dope. Don't wanna be so "busy" that you don't have time for God, just to avoid temptation
But in addition, the drive behind combating temptation shouldn't be "ah I'm just too busy". It should be fueled and spearheaded by a desire for God, and just supplemented by other things such as busyness
So I get what you mean, but would offer those distinctions
@@Loose_Change I agree with you 100% When I say business that means things that you should be doing like spending time with God, providing for your family, taking care of yourself, etc.
Combating temptation should definitely route from our love for God. You’re spot on brother.
I agree @Ndrew perfectly said
@@kamarwashington Ah, dope bro! Glad we agree on it. Didn't wanna be *that* guy, but I know we can all be prone to fooling ourselves that we're working overtime for God- when in reality our personal time with Him has been an afterthought
But anyway, I hope y'all are doing well and consistently growing in your faith 🤙🏾
This was perfect, this is somewhat I tell to those who are struggling with Sexual Sin or any other sin for that matter . Lack of discipline and Stop looking at what you can’t do and continue to look at what you can do and especially who you are through the lens of Christ. fasting played a huge part on it as well remember some things can’t leave without praying and fasting . This is what helped me through my lustful passions and I went through it all heavily, porn addicted since 12 to 22 and Molested at the age of 10, deep in fornication and many more wildness but Glory to God.
To anyone struggling Don’t believe the lies of the enemy that “it’s impossible” “it’s who you are “
Stay strong and encouraged.
Amen
💯🙏 well said
Beautiful. I am glad you are aware and have worked to change for the better. I am sorry for what happened to you as a child and I pray The Lord will heal your soul. I would also advice you to seek therapy if needed. Good luck Nathaiel and thanks for you comment.
Amen
No wonder why the Bible talks about dying daily.
Mane, I remember a season in my life that was emotionally tumultuous. I fasted and sought Him for guidance on my life. It's like He said to me, Drink more water, eat regularly (after the fast), work out, make my bed every morning. When I thought I was gonna get a "deep" revalation about my human relationship, he instructed me to do what seemed simple and had nothing to do with the other person. He knows what's best.
best quote : we focus too much on the things we shouldn't be doing rather than the things we should be doing
we live in a hypersexualized culture, even non-christians are seeing it these days. If we dont have the discipline the avert our eyes and attention off of the wrongs things and onto the right stuff it's very hard to be free of the "urges"
So true, people are so focused on “liberation” there is a lack there of films and stuff for people that don’t want to engage in sex to watch lol. I find myself watching anime and Disney stuff more often.
“I had to surrender to what the Holy Spirit needed me to do so that I could have breakthrough...” - that hit. Love that!
I literally have a sticky note with verses on it that says “GO TO BED” on it to remind what happens late at night. As someone once told me, “nothing good happens after dark”
I go to work at 1am but I will admit it is harder to work that schedule as I get older I feel like I’m constantly sleep deprived. God bless you and your family.
"Nothing good happens after dark" sounds like a quote from ID Discovery. :)
My grandmother always says the same thing:=). I recently read a book called "Why we sleep" and this also helped me understand the importance of sleep in general and thus I changed my sleeping pattern. So the "staying up late" days became more rare. Prayer before going to bed and seeking God's protection helps a lot.
Self discipline and denying ourself daily is so important.
This is so good Ruslan. If you could talk more about this real stuff and discipline, that would be awesome :)
Will do!
Please, 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 US MEN NEED THIS. Not enough men are tackling the amazingness of purity & discipline !!
Agreed 💯. I love these types of topics because it relates directly to me and my journey now in Christ! So thank you Ruslan.🙏🏿❤️
more descipline stuff😀
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Amen bro
Yes God transforms our spirit, but we still have to take practical steps to control our flesh! I forget this sometimes lol. Great word
Absolutely!
Aye Ruslan, you right about all of that. A few months ago, I gave myself a phone curfew of 10:30pm, and it has made me less distracted and more focused on Jesus.
I need the uncomfortable talks. The challenges. Thank you.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC teaching.. I believe this is the problem with a lot of us who are Christians. There should be a change in how we live. NOT FOR SALVATION! But, We take our liberty in Christ to mean we’re just free to do whatever we want, and that just should not be the case. Much love bro
Grace & Peace
"Clean up your room"
-Jordan B Peterson
Good then ill have a cleaner room to jackoff in thanks
@@starboy333_6 ooooof 😅👀
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I need to try that go to bed early trick. Thanks!
The part about discipline is so crucial. I've been struggling with that for sure lately. Some of it is postpartum but also its just not submitting myself to the Lord and I need to.
postpartum is very hard sis. I'd encourage you to share with close ones what you're feeling and find a few baby steps to take. going outside on a walk (if whether permits) drinking more water. being more vulnerable. baby steps are key! huge life style change is usually a by product of a bunch of little things and communicating those. and MOST IMPORTANTLY enjoy being a mama in this season!!!
@Devynn Mc Daniel from one mom to another (my baby is now 5 ;) you may find this challenging throughout the various stages of mothering (not to discourage you LOL you WILL sleep again I promise ;) and I have found time and time again that when I’m falling away from not being disciplined to do all of the things that I know I need to be doing to be in submission to Christ is when I do exactly as Rusian suggested here…just focusing on one thing…simply drinking more water for example…and I consistently have found that it positively snowballs into submission to the Lord in all of the areas that He desires to be head over in our lives. ENJOY the blessing of being a mama! It is truly one of the greatest blessings we could ever receive. Much grace and love to you in Christ dear sister!
This is the kind of content that has got me being more practical in my Christian walk the past few months🔥💯✊🏽
Extremely helpful bro. I love how you didn't overspiritualise the problem, but focused on real practical steps. Thank you.
Focusing on the non-negatives. It makes life so much sweeter.
Right on time. Ain’t that just like God🙌🏼
I appreciate this so much. I only recently found your channel but it's a very timely blessing to me. I've been on a prolonged fast which started out as a corporate fast, but when the church was getting ready to finish God told me to keep going. At first that seemed okay but then I became so discontented as a result of not being able to eat like the others. Sis just wanted to eat if I'm being honest lol and I was legit ready to quit this thing but this has encouraged me to change my perspective and to keep going as I know the Holy Spirit is trying to build discipline in me. God bless you bro!
that's good. i had to surrender weak parts of my life and other situations onto God and fasted with my church and alsofor my self discliplin but i didn't finish the 20 daty fast and i cheated on some days i fasted on. I lack discipline and need to let my flesh die. Praise God for your message,you've encouraged me to fast again but with the intention of discipline to seek and be more transformed by God (i know, like others, the only reason why fasting has to be done). I eat without control as in it could be anytime at night and i put alot of weight on, massivley. I be honest with myself i lack discipline and self control.
This is the kind of Truth the world needs spoke into their life right now thank you so much for delivering this message! Praising Jesus thank you!
For me certain secular music causes me to remember ungodly things of my past., cold showers are good to discipline the flesh
🔥💯% Truth‼🔥
Lack of discipline is often the root cause of many of our issues!
Christ isn’t just the spirit. He’s so a mindset and so much more. Thanks Ruslan!
Fasting teaches submission/humility. You focus on God and prayer. Fasting is to change us, not to gain leverage with God, though God can bless us through fasting.
Ruslan. Honestly, you are a blessing for being an open later. I purpose to observe these measures. Grace and peace
Love this man! Everything is tied together with God at the center. Eating habits, content consumption, sleeping habits. They can make or break our walk!
Honestly, asleep at 9 and awake at 5 was an amazing time I lived 3 years ago bro.
Man this is so encouraging bro. I think TV & music effected me in so many ways. When I first got saved. I discovered that christian channels existed and only watched christian TV. And never played secular music. Only because... I realized how it effected me. Eventually I got too comfortable & started allowing myself more & more. Until I got addicted to watching TV & crap. Dude. I’m bout to start being like this again. I love what u said “you got time to watch TV??”
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Bro. NO! I can’t any longer allow passivity in my spiritual walk cause me to be stagnant ! I’m too old for that now! Smh lol
C'Mon with the Facts Man... Discipline is Key, that's what I'm working on, that Discipline is everything!
So good man. Hearing the raw stuff is what we need. “Let those who have ears let them hear.”
How did I miss this one...great reminder to get back in alignment. I noticed that 5 months into covid and after George Floyd, I stared gaining weight. I operate best on schedule. Time to come in 🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate this channel so much 🙏 thank God, Ruslan ✌
Ouch. Truth hurts. Thank you for this brother, I needed it.
Super practical. Thank you. We need more of this!
Dang! You just cleaning out my email tonight. Speaking of not going to bed early, it's almost 2 AM and I'm up, BUT at least I am edifying my spirit man and not the flesh. Also, I'm in school and I am playing catch up with my work after this whirlwind of a week with the cold and blackouts. But, I appreciate your transparency. This is what we need...this is what I need! And this is what I try to give my kids that I mentor. Teaching them how to make Biblical principles applicable to their everyday lives. The way I was taught, everything was basically over my head and ethereal that it either didn't make sense or it was just "do what I say," according to the elders in my life. But I pushed through, out of fear of Hell, or set it aside because I didn't understand and no one would meet me where I was to explain it to me. As I got older, I started reading the Bible for myself, I received the Holy Spirit, and now I am driven to fill the gap in places where I felt like I was lacking as a youth for the kids now.
Discipline should be celebrated more. It 'only' costs us who we don't really want to be like anyway & aligns our life's with our vision🔥
God Bless you Brother Your Right on what is going on in my life Thank you for speaking TRUTH Thank you God Hallelujah
Ruslan, this is one of the best videos you've ever put out in my opinion. The practical "disciplines" of a follower and disciple of Christ!!
Keep going down this topic trail. It’s where authentic discipline, discipleship and ministry begins!
Very appreciative of this video. The Most High God has been dealing with me about constantly readying and studying, but lacking in consistently DOING!
dude! takin' it back to how we fell in the garden. 100% - shift our focus from the rules to the blessings, & off the one forbidden fruit tree to ALL THE OTHER TREES OF WHICH WE MAY FREEEEELY EAT in the garden of life yall! Brilliant, thanks buddy, @Ruslan KD!
This message was so dope! Definitely needed to hear this
Discipline and fasting are such privileges to be a part of! Such a joy to be a part of the growing of jesus and his life in each of us
Bro I want to encourage you, when I hear you I hear someone that is a good steward of the things and resources God has given you. I want to congratulate you. Thank you for being an example for all of us!
I appreciate that
This was fireeeeee bro. I really, really needed this. Thank you. Your videos have been blessing me so much lately 🔥
Keep this up bro. We all need this! I’m over 50 and self discipline is tough. This “talk” is still very practical and encouraging.
This is the content we need!
This is what I need, thank you Ruslan, I may have disciplined my life in some parts but missed out the others.
I really do struggle with looking at what I can’t do rather than what I can sometimes... it’s pretty discouraging and really seems to make me struggle with trusting in God, and having faith that things won’t stay the same. I just hope things change sooner ya know
I’ve been struggling with this a while. I’d be consistent for a short while then right back to old habits. I can generally get through a fast but once it’s done, I can’t wait to dig into my fav. Foods 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️. I will do better 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This helped more than you know man, thanks man🤩
Haven't been watching you for that long but this is the best segment I've seen from you, may even be one of the best I've seen in a while on UA-cam period. Been wondering why I've been in such a spiritual and mental fog and you hit the nail on the head. I Lack Discipline. Gotta make some changes. Appreciate it 💯
Woah! So good re discipline!! I am so grateful for this video and your honesty! God is SO good for directing this to me. God bless you.
If you want to call yourself a disciple you really need to focus on growing your discipline. Grow thoes roots! Nourish thoes roots by studying the Word.
Thank you sir for this one and the multiple videos along this line of discipline and focus. These videos have helped the most and keep me accountable, God bless you brother.
As someone who has dealt with what you’re talking about, I can say that this is on point.
This was really so good...on point... thank you and God bless you...
Thank you so much for sharing! So practical and makes so much sense!!
Glad it was helpful!
Currently pressing through with becoming more discipline; an on time, straight up WORD from God. #thankfulforconviction 🙌🏾
This video hit the nail on the hammer for me! Discipline is def something I need more of in my life! Thank you Ruslan!
Ruslan! Love all
Your content!! Keep doing what you’re doing! God’s blessings over you and your family
The level this blessed me on is crazy.
I ended up deleting tik tok and insta and it really made a difference in my life for the better.
Keep them coming brother 🔥
I'm probably almost all 24K views on this video lol. Best video on the channel. Practical, biblical, challenging, convicting, and raw. Here's to the next 24K of my watch throughs, but moreso to my application of these things.
Scrubbed the socials, replaced it all with you and our other shared favorite youtubers. Still staying up late but with a hunger for the Word (Galatians is hard core!) Consistently moving my body, firing up my creative muscle too. Shared this with my Proven Men group tonight too. 🔥🔥
Brother KD , thank you for breaking it down to the simple discipline sowed into walking a new life in Christ, especially for those new to the faith. Through this all we grow with endurance, hunger for him more and more!! Keep shining for Jesus
Hey Ruslan! Thanks for the video on discipline! I really needed to hear that from someone else like yourself who was able to do with love! Thanks again. May the Lord God continue to bless your life and family too! :)
Bro....this needs to be taught n church.
So so good...discipline is how we remain concecrated...
I love everything u said.. so so good.
Being disciplined is the crux of being a disciple..so on point
Really good leadership Ruslan
i cannot express how grateful i am for you challenging us. God is using you to scream in my face everything he has already told me. thank you for giving it so practical. every single thing you said hit home. grateful for all your content bro.
Keep the difficult messages coming. There's not enough of this out there these days.
My only argument here is that some people work nights and sleep days. We can't all have the same schedule. Not everyone is in bed at 10 pm or up at 5 or 6 am.
That and some people aren't married or around other people a lot. So their alone time isn't an option. They don't have wives or kids in their house to hide from. They are just alone.. so the time of day doesn't really matter when it comes to temptations.
I totally understand you are speaking from your life's perspective. Just throwing out other life experiences as well. Discipline definitely looks different for everyone. It blows my mind to find out married men still struggle with porn. I will probably never be married so to have nothing to ever look forward to makes it all really hard to stay away from temptations... but apparently even having a companion isn't enough.
true. why do you think you'll never be married?
@@RuslanKD I commented the answer but then it disappeared! I'm not sure what happened. But anyways, thanks for doing what you do Ruslan. I appreciate your videos and your work. I'm an artist and it's important for me to have videos like yours to listen to while I paint.
@@kevinbennett9422 so why do you think you probably won’t be married? Do you mind telling us this?
This is so good, thank you brother!
Bro. My generation needs this! Especially the practical stuff. Like sleeping early. And the you explained how it trickles down & effects everything else makes so much sense. I don’t hear people say stuff like that. Probably cuz it doesn’t sound spiritual enough. But it all makes sense tho. And like you said.
The word is:
DISCIPLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks a lot Ruslan .God bless
As a grad student, I don't know what's like going to bed early anymore, except during holidays. People struggle with falling and staying asleep with the eyes wide open most of the night... Yes, praying and fasting work, it gives hope to lean unto and that better days are ahead, but until that time comes...
Man I just watched your part one testimony. Btw I subscribed when I saw you are subscribed to Mike Winger and Jon McCray. God bless you man. Greetings from the Philippines.
Jon is the homie. Pastor Mike Winger is coming on end of march!
May GOD continue to bless you and your youtube channel... from the moment I found your page it has always been helpful.
You hoped at the end of this recording that it would be helpful. It really is bruh. I def needed that reality check. Been struggling with that kind of sin for a long time and I don't want to clock past a decade with it. You're right about the discipline bit - I managed to eliminate the night time issue but I really get caught up like almost every morning - especially since I started working from home and the girl I was trying to get with turned out to be seeing someone else. Guess I fell into a sort of spiral. Anyways, thanks for this and building discipline starts today (I can already hear my flesh screaming though, haha).
Brother well said!!! I am convicted and encouraged at the same time
WOW! ok so new subscriber here and I've been listening to your live streams and the content isn't groundbreaking BUT ITS SOLID! Keep it simple and to the point and that's what I like from you brother! Praise God!
Needed to hear this to combat my sexual urges! It's simple & I make it complicated
Thank you - I wasn't looking for this msg but I needed to hear it
Thanks Ruslan I like the practical advice, this explanation is very clear and easy to understand. I love the reference to Discipline/Disciple.
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please watch my video before comment Joseph. I know you didn't mean anything by it but it's a pet peeve of mine and comes off a bit spammy. sometimes bots leave these kinda messages and it's hard to til if this is a human or not. much love.
Nah Bro It's Cool I'm Human Lol.🤣..👊🏾Not A Robot. I added That Request In Your Other Video But Too Many Comments. He's Our Bible Study Teacher. Plus Great Man Of God. Sorry Didnt Specifically Do it for this One Just Thought I'd let you know. You Can Delete My Comment Now Brother😊🙌🏾➕God Bless!!👊🏾💯
@@cephas5053 Amen Bro💯♥️➕🇦🇺👊🏾
I agree! David Lynn is a great pastor to add to his platform. Hope they connect.
God bless ! This is the word of God as sharp as a double edge sword . This word definitely made me uncomfortable and is exposing the lack of discipline in my life. It is something I really struggle with but I pray by the help of the Holy Spirit he will give me self control
Keep goin Rus we praying for you, thanks for letting God use you I needed this vid on today💯💯
Love the truth being shared 👊🏾
Bro, just shared this with my men’s group man. Your a blessing bro. I love that you don’t only cover “this or that”
Your diverse in ur subject matter and it’s much needed fam. For real. Keep blessing the kingdom people & those that desire to live more kingdom minded. Purity is a huge deal & some give up even trying to pursue it cuz it’s tough. But man..... SO WORTH IT !!! 😭🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Good timing heard this in the gym today.. 40lbs up over past few months .. Feeling convicted
This really helped me😌💆🏾♂️
I love your honesty, my brother !!
It definitely takes discipline, I agree...and a concerted effort to not entertain lustful images or thoughts. All it takes is a small crack in the door to let the enemy in. I pray God's word over myself when tempted and surrender what my flesh wants.
I know who has lead me here ...
I was literally I repeat literally struggling with those '3' things all at a same time and you did a very good job correlating them. Thank you so much. Much needed topic.
This is good... Straight talk and honesty. Thanks 😊
Thank you, brother. I'm definitely struggling with spiritual laziness. I needed this. God bless you Rus🙏🙏❤❤