It truly is!!! Like I seen it before I was 10 years old. That seed was planted so early & that fight is still going on. But I definitely have been shown the way out
I overcame lust by letting it in God's Hands. I tried for 5 years to fight it by myself, but everytime i fell. I would do a 3 months break without it, but then fell back. I tried so hard that i started to loose myself, not wanting to be in social environnements anymore, because of the guilt. I was miserable. Another thing, i tought that God would love me more if i stopped doing it. I measured God's grace and love by how MY strengths would get me to stop. That's why i would hate myself, because i was weak, and i didn't like that about myself. That's why it makes me laugh when the world says that it is liberating to explore their sexuality, when in reality, it is being in bondage and a slave to it, without knowing it. If you ask them to stop, it would be a whole different conversation. When I 1. started to ask God for his strenghts 2. stopped condemning myself from felling back to it 3.started giving myself grace 4. started coming back to God instead of going away from him because of guilt 5. started getting away from social media 6. stopped listening to worldy music that would put me in a lustful mood 7. Stopped watching certain movies 8. honnestly started crying out to God for help, telling him that i couldn't by myself, feeding myself with his world,... I started to see changes. It's been 1 year that i stopped masturbating. It breaks my heart even thiking that Satan had that much power over me. I am not sensitive to the factors that were influencing me to masturbate because I limit my thoughts to certain things, i talk to God about my weaknesses, i dont lean on my own understanding and i trust his judgement. It is so liberating, now i'm fighting other things, i know Jesus is working in me and i trust him.
Hallelujah I praise God for your breakthrough God has me on the same path of this same breakthrough. He's has got me out of lukewarm lifestyle I praise him for it thanks for your suggestions I will apply it!
19:28 - “lust ain’t nothing to play with y’all it’s real deal A SPIRITUAL BATTLE” ..that said please take what it is I’m saying seriously, bc it’s essential in understanding the larger lens: Lust is a demon, the feeling / action of lust is a byproduct of how a demon is operating in the soul of a person. It needs to be cast out. People have to ask the Lord to deliver them from every unclean spirit in a posture of desperation to be set free and set on fire for Jesus - filled with the Holy Spirit afresh asking Jesus to renew our mind and truly being hungry for the word etc to seek his face and presence. WORSHIP / PRAISE is truly a way to be delivered all while building your bond with the Lord. Reverence in his presence, crying out to be set free from DEMONIC OPPRESSION.. truly repenting and making sure there’s no unforgiveness in your heart. Coming humble in every way! You’re right with the fasting for sure it does help especially if you’re intentional about wanting to be set free and you have a literal revelation about what it is that’s keeping you bound. Christians can have demons. We shouldn’t, but unfortunately it’s a literal fact that we can. Demons are absolutely able to dwell in our souls due to legal right through willful/continual sin and sometimes generational where we have things that came in through the bloodline that has to be renounced (break generational curses) - We gotta be real with ourselves in knowing that we’re not called to cope with demons.. we’re called to have authority through the blood of Jesus. Demons keep us in patterns and cycles, that’s how the enemy works. Satan wants people to remain ignorant of his devices and hates when people find out how to BIND THE STRONG MAN over their lives and get the whole demonic operation out. Men and women can carry the jezebel spirit and a lot of the times people are dealing with an unclean spirit that refuses people to believe they might potentially have a demon in the first place, which is that wicked religious spirit - no lie this is a legit demon that constantly keeps people in bondage to being free for real. People are dealing with pride - leviathan.. smh it’s heavy on the “do as thou wilt” (anti Christ principle) through one’s actions which is a deeper root to rebellion. Also there’s a literal python spirit that keeps people bound to making progress in Christ. It squeezes the life out of a person’s energy, keeping them stagnant in a lot of ways. I could go on and on tbh it’s really wild and often a deeper rooted issue. Just wanted to be of help on this bc it’s truly a part of what the Lord is using me to do.. I wanna see people be SET FREE FOR REAL !!! AND ON FIRE FOR JESUS WITH FULL AUTHORITY 🔥 ..if you ever need more insight into anything I briefly spoke about etc just hit me bro - there’re some real soldiers out here who got they foot on the devils neck who can impart TRUTH (JESUS, THE WORD) into anyone who is willing to go higher. The true remnant is rising up to igniting Holy Spirit FIRE in the body of Christ and be a true mouthpiece to those willing to listen. A few scriptures that’re helpful: Ephesians 6:11-17 2 corinthians 2:11 Luke 11:20 Mark 3:15 Psalms 19:7 Psalms 71:23 Psalms 120:2 John 4:23-24 Isaiah 61:1-3 All love 💛✨
Btw this vid happened to be on my UA-cam feed randomly, never watched a vid of yours prior to this one but took the time to listen all the way through with open ears and a heart of compassion. Felt led to comment bc I didn’t see it as just a coincidence! It was very brave and bold of you to come on here vulnerably and that was encouraging to me as I’m about to do the same here soon after several months away from the platform (😮💨) - again tho all love! everything I said was out a place of purity; ima pray for you man of God! Stay up!
😮💨 This comment hits home. It’s spiritual warfare out here. We have to stay prayed up and resist the adversity and his schemes. I’m about to read and meditate on those scriptures you shared. God bless you frfr 🙏🏾
Speak the TRUTH!!! It feeds on your soul and I BELIEVE that the effects have been diminished so I LOVE that you spoke up for that. I’m glad you were obedient and commented this because I FELT EVERY WORD!!!
This woke me and god brought me to this cause I get irritated fast and now my eyes are open wide like what the heck this what I’m going through rn what the heck👀
No one can’t tell me God ain’t real… the timing of this video is actually crazy. The only thing I can do is thank God… Phil your obedience to God and your honesty in this video really blessed me. I felt you… especially on the part where you said your lust was higher when getting close to God. This was confirmation for me that I will continue to overcome the battles I’ve been facing. Thank you Lord!! 🙌🏾❤️
Lust has been hard for me as well… I literally just yesterday told my guy friend that I’m going to take some time off from dating and even talking with men until I can master self control and discipline…and be more productive with my life
This message was right on time . Woman battle with it too .Being a single woman and a single woman of God are 2 different things. Appreciate your obedience.
I’m about to be 23yo and waiting for marriage. I can confirm lust is one of the biggest battles in singleness; especially once you’ve explicitly stated that you are committed to waiting for marriage. It’s like temptation comes at you full force. And unless you live a fasted lifestyle you will not win in your own strength. And don’t date anyone who isn’t willing and able to abstain or be celibate for themselves too because they will be your greatest temptation on two legs 🚩😭😂 it’s the most foolish thing to wish they’ll tame their flesh for you. I wish more men and women of God weren’t ashamed to have this conversation.
I understand you 100%. Im 30 years old, and the wait gets more challenging by the day, but remembering the alternative of breaking that covenant to God brings me back to reality.
Lust will really have you thinking certain things that’ll make you say “what is actually wrong with me?”; impure thoughts that you never thought would cross your mind. It’ll change and you won’t even notice. At least I didn’t notice. Hence the phrase ‘silent killer’. I really needed this. Thank you Jesus. Thanks for the vid Phil.
So thankful to hear you say that because I thought I was alone in this. My addiction is getting bad and I’ve been having some weird disgusting thoughts and I was starting to scare myself. I now know what the problem is and I’m working on resetting my thoughts/mind!
@@raerae5663 seriously bro, real life scary thoughts! but nothing is too much for Jesus. Hope you’re mind is more clearer bro and you’re relationship with God is growing everyday.
I’ve been called into my celibacy journey for this same reason (conserving energy). A lot of people don’t even see lust as a problem I’m happy you’ve made this video. Us women struggle with it & pornography too. Praying we all break free.
I’ve been battling lust since I was 13 I’m 22 now. I knew I was struggling when I made provision to do it and even lied to protect it and it felt like I had more loyalty for my porn addiction than God. I’m having trouble in my pursuit of God right now because I grew comfortable with my “worldly” life and it’s difficult breaking the bond but I want to. Hope all that reads this know that God loves you and the guilt that you feel when doing wrong is just a sign that you want to do right, talk it out with God. I hope you stay strong the journey isn’t for the weak❤️
U can overcome by God grace. The journey is definitely for the weak because in Him he makes us strong and to prevail and to endure this life til he call us home. Keep your head up towards him. 🙏
Bro thank you for sharing this!!! Man I was exposed to pornography very young at like 7 years old but I didn’t know what it was completely but I would watch it from time to time but once I hit 12 it was ON! But being 31 now I’ve realized how much my list/porn addiction has held me back from deep intimacy with god because of my own guilt & walls toward. He always lets me know he loves me despite. He is definitely SPEAKING!!!!
I’m praying for you and w/ you! 🙏🏾 Through God, we’re more than conquerors. I pray that God gives us strength through these struggles. ❤️🩹 This will be a testimony to the healing power of God.
I too struggled porn and masturbation. I started fasting and praying. This video really helped me to know I'm on the right track. Pain shared is pain lessoned.
you’re truly one of the chosen ones Phil. i’m 100% sure God is very proud of the man you’re becoming, life is all about evolving & you’re doing that so well. keep progressing🙏🏽
That dream was a demon. It’s showing you that deliverance is needed. Many times that’s what we are missing a lot of times. We have to tackle these demons that are assigned to us personally and generationally.
It’s a terrible spirit! Fasting was what helped me when it came to masturbation. God truly showed me it was a demon I’ve had opened doors to along time ago! Praying for you brother Phil!
Letting go of lust is extremely difficult in this age, where it’s so prevalent in media and genuine relationships are scarce. The past month, I think I’ve finally been able to free myself. Every day is still a challenge because of how used to my brain got to the free release of endorphins. But I think I can say with confidence that I’m moving forward and leaving it in the past. Even if God doesn’t present my future wife to me in the next 20 years. Depression/sloth is probably the next big demon in my life left for me to conquer.
The amount of souls that are about to be set free from this video is going to be epic! Thank you for your honesty, & obedience to the Father. Oh & that intro was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
There so many weak men these days. I think this is why there are so many strong women. Men lost their way to lust. I am so looking forward to meeting a back man who is emotionally mature and knows who he is. So bless you Phil.
I think it's cool how you are tapping into cinema while curating these, you may be unlocking a deeper talent that will open new windows! we love black creatives!
Thanks for being so transparent. Takes a lot of courage to be so open! Fasting from secular music, taking extended breaks from social media(or just delete the accounts), and exercise are great methods...
Lust is very real. Not just for men but for women too. God has a funny sense of humor, this video popped up on my feed after falling into sin earlier today. I’ve battled lust for over 16 years since I was a teenager. I was not only exposed to sex early with pornography, I was also molested. To make it worst, I have a really high drive. Mentally, I grew up being told how beautiful and sexy I looked and being taught about my body and sex. I’ve had some good moments where I go months and then I fall and it takes a while to get back. I’ve eliminated most things out of my life, I don’t drink, club, I’m single, but that still has not stopped the urge. In fact, I’m more aware of it now than before. I think sexual sin and lust is one of the most damaging issues you can have, second only to drug addiction. I often tell God, I wish He had given me a different struggle. It’s really hard dealing with something in your own body. I know one day God will have the last say, until then I pray for strength and everyone dealing with lust.
I commend you for you talking about this topic. So many people shy away from this topic. Nevertheless, so many people struggle with it! One thing I’ve learned about the spirit of lust is that it never fulfills itself. You’re helping set the captives free with this one.🔥🙏🏾
Lust is the most significant strong hold on individuals, whether it be physical or mental. Lust is feeding our flesh our desire brought on by society. We have to consecrate our body. Thank you for bringing up this topic and being transparent Phil ❤
All of this and I'm a woman! I can relate minus the pornography but that had me bound especially in high school!! Thank you Jesus for deliverance! I still have work today, but God will always finish what he started in us!!🙌🏾🙏🏽💕🙏🏽🙌🏾
Thank you. I'm a former college, student athlete and was a virgin as I entered college. However, I became introduced to lust via my teammates. Due to wanting to be accepted, socially, I disregarded my Christian beliefs/standards and succumbed to lust! I appreciate your transparency as I am currently asking God to strengthen me during this season.
I was exposed to lust at a very young age & I still deal with it even in my walk with God 🥺😢😭😔 but greater is he that is in me then he that is in the world ❤️🙏🏼 stay in the word & stay in prayer ask God to break those chains 🙏🏼 Thank you Heavenly Father for brother Phil 🙌🏼 God Bless you brother 🙏🏼
Wow. Thank you for your venerability. A lot of christians struggle with lust in silence especially. I pray that this video reaches the people who are going through the same. Again, thank you!!
There’s so much to unpack here… first of all I’m ecstatic that men are bringing this type of content to UA-cam and having these conversations which are seen as a taboo and/or vulnerable, its so important as it breaks down so many built up walls and provides a new hope for those whom are struggling and/or have younger cousins/ siblings and etc who are struggling with lust. Because the reality of it is, to every fruit of lust there is a root related to a lack of belief in something concerning God. Setting boundaries for ourselves is so important, I feel like we put so much confidence in our flesh that by the time we notice that something isn’t right we are already in the thick of it, hence why I loved that you touched on community. If there is something I’ve learnt is that it truly is not good for man to be alone, and thinking otherwise is a result of pride, having that community helps you to overcome your struggles. It is so important because the right and healthy community will offer a safe environment for you to be transparent, correction with love, truth and grace and will help identify blindspots whilst interceding for you. Genuinely can’t wait for part 2, it is nice to finally hear a man be vulnerable on what struggling with lust truly looks like because no one is above stumbling. I pray a covering over your mind and heart and the strength and power to flee temptation. In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen😊
So why am I crying ! I truly understand for a man to show up and be vulnerable and transparent can be extremely tough. This video will definitely bless others.
Much respect for this video. I'm 17 and I gave my life to God when I just turned 16. For a WHILE I struggled with lust and tbh I still am. But one verse that the holy spirit showed me and helps me is Romans 13:14 " But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires" I pray this helps yall like it helps me. All glory to the father, son and holy spirit and thank you Phil for being a man of God and a role model for someone like me. God bless
Greetings❤… and find a way to stay productive… find hobbies outside of school like cooking.., drawing… reading… skating… exercising… being young it’s good to find an outlet… 💯… Blessings 💙
You better preach!! One thing I have to keep reminding myself is that lust is a sin against myself. Nothing feels worse than following lust and feeling that distance between myself and God. As you stated, God must be chosen each and every single day. We are not perfect but with God and us reminding each other that we are all human and fall short each and every day gives one hope. May God help us all. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you Phil, I was in my bedroom in my college apartment rn and was hearing my neighbor doing it today. I was starting to ask myself if it’s really that bad and temptation grew on me so I left to cook and saw the title of the video. This video honestly helped me stay on track. Thank you man and God bless you🙏🏾🙏🏾
Phil, this was so on time and such a blessing. This is a struggle for so many in the faith. I really believe that lust/sexual sin is a big struggle because it takes such a toll on your soul and spirit. I needed this. Thank you 🤍
”Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: No sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, or males who have sex with males, no thieves, greedy people, drunkards, verbally abusive people, or swindlers will inherit God’s kingdom. And some of you used to be like this. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.“ 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 CSB man it’s hard but we gotta ask god for strength and endure to the end. we can defeat it, it’s it’s just demonic spirits tempting us, but we can seek deliverance from these evil spirits. love y’all❤️
Crazy how you can go to church, battle for spiritual deliverance in certain aspects, and listen to this prayer warrior 🙏, and get clear understanding and clarity 🙏 so clearly. Gave me deliverance thank you
Love to see a man of God speaking on dream interpretations (those dreams were VERY spiritual coded, you’re a warrior!) & genuinely addressing the propensity for lust in today’s men. Yes, it was thrusted upon us but as adults, we have to take responsibility for caving to the temptation! It’s not to demonize sex; but lust takes away from, causes addiction, spiritually depletes. Love (real sex) adds onto, blossoms, feeds, nourishes, replenishes the soul. We have to rebuke obsession with the flesh & utilize that energy on our remembrance/embrace of God (+ our true Self). So glad u made it through your battles! Sending you strength as you walk into this next chapter. May the wiles of the wicked and temptations of Jezebel be cast upon the eternal flame. Peace & blessings over your life, conviction upon your path!
This video helped me so much even as a woman. You are very anointed and I’m very proud of you! im currently preparing myself and my life for my future and my future husband and working on getting even closer to God than I’ve ever been, and lust has been a struggle, I too have went long streaks then suddenly succumbed to lustful thoughts. another practical tip that worked for me is going to sleep, lol there’s times I had to just take a nap because But most important the word, calling on God and reciting his word and remembering his precepts, thinking of how terrible ur gonna feel after, Also I noticed that after having s*x with certain men outside of marriage I noticed the spirits that was oppressing them, I noticed started to try to cling to me, and was affecting me spiritually.(we thank God for deliverance though) S*x is so sacred and God said for very good & factual reasons that it should only be between husband and wife. He isn’t tryna stop our fun or be overbearing, it’s just s*x is not a casual a activity, would you trust and allow just anyone to do a surgery on you? no so why would you trust and allow anyone to have access to your naked and vulnerable body. Thank you again 🙏🏾
I love that you’re talking on this because whewww! Lust is one of the most challenging spirits to be delivered from. But anytime you’re having dreams about having s3x with a demon, immediately get up and rebuke the dream and fast. The dreams tell us the covenant demons have made or is making with us to keep us bound. We have to wake up and challenge it by prayer and fasting
The dreams, fighting the flesh, putting down the phones, unfollowing people on social media…. Straight facts Phil! Need to pickup that word and renew the mind daily to get better. Glad to see you’ve made it to the other side of freedom from this!
The vulnerability it takes to come on here and be honest about what most women and men struggle with and are to embarrassed to speak on is commendable, I pray God continues to give you the strength and transparency to do his work! Relatability can go along way. I definitely struggle, and have struggle with this topic since I was a young girl, and felt so “nasty” for having normal thoughts because we were created sexual beings but through the sanctity of marriage. I think that it should be taught in church, for young adults and even singles that hormones are normal being horny is normal and teaching the ways to help deny your flesh through Christ until marriage can be attained like you said through his strength not our own. I definitely feel like once I surrendered to Christ, the temptation got sooo much harder, and every time I would slip up the way that I felt was so condemning to myself, even if it was not the actual act of sex and just thoughts… I could go on and on but I send this video right on time. Thankyou
You are such a good role model. This is a difficult topic for anyone to talk about in such a vulnerable way, so I know that you opening up about this paves a positive way for other young men and women to feel okay feeling and talking about this.
Love this❤and yes Semen retention is real, 8 years ago is when I 1st tried SR out. The benefits especially after my 90 day reset is life changing for sure. Lust definitely creeps up once in a while and the longer the streak gets in the beginning it gets intense. The longer your on SR the easier it gets it is just a lifestyle after going so long without releasing that sexual energy. Also had to learn how to transmute that sexual energy into your goals and to eat cleaner. If you stay stagnant you become irritable and angry at some points. Best of luck to you and anyone else dealing with overcoming lust. God bless to all you kings and queens.
i've literally been saying to myself that i want to overcome the problem of lust and continuing to go back to those habits and its literally draining when you do. i needed this truly because the timing of this video to be posted when ive been feeling myself going down that road again is nothing but God. i appreciate you my brother continue to shed light unto the world!! may god continue to bless you.
It is both comforting and unfortunate to read others who have experienced similar things as I did. For a long time, I felt alone in my battle with lust. 😓Heads high y’all, w/ God, we’ll get through this.
My brother thanks for your vulnerability and your transparency. I too have struggled with lust since I was younger , I was molested as a young little boy by an older woman and it made my childhood much more advanced. God giving me the knowledge of semen retention at just 20 years old was a true blessing it saved my life !! It made me look at life completely different everything changes and becomes much more delicate and beautiful. Now I’m 24 and I’ve had so much ups and downs on my journey and I still battle with the spirit of lust ,But it has changed me into a better man in so much many ways. I has changed me so much that I don’t even recognize the person I was before I started my journey .I pray that God gives us the strength and resilience to say NO to the enemy when he tries to creep in our mind with thoughts that are not ours. It is an ongoing battle and everyday feels like a war between you and yourself. Much love Brodie I know one day we gone be free from that ugly spirit, somewhere with our wives enjoying the life god has destined for us 🙏🏾💯💯🤜🏾🤛🏾
Your vulnerability and sharing the truth, is beautiful. I've been celibate and walking with Jesus for over a year now, and it's the greatest reward in the world knowing God alone is enough.
Dude this is so real! I’ve had a lust dream as well, but when I resisted in the dream, the demon started growling at me. Like it was mad that even in my sleep, I didn’t WANT to. I could still hear the growling when I woke up. This stuff is real. Lust and perversion is 100% demonic and it’s goal is to keep you bound and fighting in secrecy. Praying we all get free! Also. I do have the revelation that your gut is tied to this. I can’t prove it but sugar/food cravings are tied to the fleshly desire for sex. Some things only come from fasting and prayer. So if you’re struggling with lust, ask God if you should start fasting. NO FOOD only water. Starve that demon and eventually it will relent. It’s crazy how serious spiritual warfare is
Man I really needed this cause I’m struggling with porn addiction myself and it can make you feel lonely or feel like trash. I have a wife and two kids with another one on the way. I have my times where I don’t want to be around people even my own family and that’s terrible but I’m trying my best to fall back and stop. It’s a lot I can say I really appreciate this video. Youre the chosen one
Thankyou for sharing, I appreciate it. I myself have overcame an addiction. I never chose things such as drugs a partner was that for me.. I thought it was a safer choice but really it was probably just as bad. Nothing can heal your heart after loss and trauma etc and nothing can fix a void if you're not okay. You have to step back way back and dig to the roots. 11years of men, 11 years of sex and heartaches and tears and confusion, and loving and losing over and over, many soul ties finally free thanks to God I never imagined I wouldn't be controlled by such thoughts and needs and emotions and urges, I'm finally okay with being myself and saving myself for myself and for my future whomever that may be. Much respect. It's crazy because too much of the hard stuff in life made me run to or accept the people/poor choices, but this time the hard stuff made me wake up and be a better person as I thrive to be. It's easy to give in, self control is beautiful makes it mean more- more worth it. Peace and 💓 Focusing on exercising and fasting and making time for myself and my needs my physical and mental, emotional and spiritual every category has connected itself to reflect my soul more and make me a better being. I'm learning everyday and grateful even when it hurts because the bad stuff shows you when something is good .. proud of you.
Man this truly resonates with me. I feel like we can all relate. I’ve been practicing abstinence for a few years now & let me tell you it’s hard. Thank you for this. 🙏🏾 ❤
Thank you Phil. I literally broke down because of the dream that I had on Saturday where I had to pray for God to show up for me and help me fight that demon up off me. It shook me to my core, but the devil lost AGAIN! This was right on time & thank you for being a transparent vessel.
I’m 26. Been fighting it for three years. I feel very delivered but it still sneaks up on me. When I stay away from God presence, when I don’t read my bible or fast I fall short. Stay away from people that cause you to lust.
I just had an episode last night and am fighting the same spirits. There is no other way to handle it except give it to God to help me through it and avoiding temptations and triggers ❤
Thank you so much for this video. Being a victim of SA as a child made it extremely difficult and hard to navigate through the world without guilt or shame of being lustful. Then while trying to pursue adulthood was even more dreadful. Cause the if you’re not doing it your stuck up and weird and if you do too much your nasty and unworthy. I appreciate this perspective and think we all could use some cleansing and find other ways to cultivate that ENERGY.
This has not only helped me, but it blessed me at the same time. I know the struggles I have, and it is good to know that someone else share the same struggle. God bless you in all that you say and do for the Kingdom to make lives better. It may be lonely at times, but the reward is great.
this is what makes us human .. nobody is safe away from this topic but the outcome is entirely up to you.. thanks for the vulnerability bro especially for us men 🙌🏾‼️
I’m glad you talking about this because most don’t talk about this. This is not only a problem with men but also very hard for women. I been exposed to sex at 5 years old and I’m 33 now so I been struggling with this for so long. I have been getting closer to God for several years now and still struggle with lust. People come to me for advice about having a relationship with God because I’m so close to Him but I still struggle with lust. I go long streaks without it too but then I slip up out of no where and feel bad about it. I have a boyfriend and we slipped up one time in 2 years because of me. Thank you for reminding me of fasting because I need to get rid of this desire in God’s strength. Thank you for the advice. The closer I get to God the better I become. I know I will overcome this with God’s help I just have to do my part with reading the word, fasting, and staying away from worldly things. Thank you so much for this video.
I really appreciate you for posting. Obedience is better than sacrifice. God is speaking, and as his servant I’m listening. This is definitely a prayer answered 🙏🏾
I love your transparency. Especially as a man. Keep sharing your story and keep encouraging people to face and combat lust. Sin is something we all need to deal with. You convicted me too. Thank you 🙏🏾
As a woman i can say that men do go through more trails and tribulations than women do. Men really have to be steadfast in a world full of temptation. In my opinion, i think when woman dress modestly it really creates feminine energy and it shows what type of woman you are. But this video is a eye opener to both women and men. Love this!! ❤
The struggle is so real. Even for women. I have fasted and renounced. Neither worked. But what i see helps me more is realizing that i am really just craving a deep connection with my own self. So now, even tho attractive men tempt me regularly. My soul cant give in. Because i am connecting with my soul more instead of allowing my body to rule me. I can hear my soul say no whenever someone tries to tempt me to dishonor myself for the sake of pleasure. I am still learning and evolving. I just feel like the harder we are on ourselves, the more prone we are to giving in and going backwards. Being gentle definitely helps.. thank you for posting a very honest video. Its something all of us grapple with and its okay.
This the one. Being gentle is the really the only way, you can't shame yourself into changing & as soon as I realised that I was able to change is so many ways. I was always craving close relationships & looked for them in all the wrong places.i had to start with knowing ME 😅
I’m so so so glad you listened to God when this was placed on your heart. I’ve been battling Lust for so long. I just started consistently getting back into my word and even today the day of this comment I fell and just kind of sat alone like why. I don’t want to go through this anymore and as I came on to watch some tutorials I saw the video. I hesitated and scrolled past before doubling back to click it. I’m so glad I did. I feel such heavy shame even thinking about speaking to someone about it and it’s wild that the internet feels safer than the company I keep. Realizing what I just wrote. Thank you for this and even a starting point by fasting and continuing to sit with God. Going to get myself in the right company and ask God for more obedient God fearing men to walk with. God bless man. God bless.
Thank you for sharing this. This is me and I’m a woman and God knows me and how spiritual I am but I have a weakness of lust and not even lusting after men but just watching porn because of a addiction I have from it watching it for so many years, still to this day. I feel horrible after and so convicted like I have some nerve waking up the next morning thanking God for the day and listening to his word after I just watched porn the night before because of this mind torment I have, can’t seem to shake it. I pray for your strength and that you continue to prosper in your walk to be more in the spirit and not feed into the desires of the flesh. Please, if you see my comment, pray for me as well and whoever sees this. Thank you if you really pray and I pray for you as well, that the Most High blesses you for taking the time to pray for me. I appreciate you and I love you. Peace ❤
wow. thank you so much for this video. I took a personal vow of celibacy 3 years ago with such conviction and I was on this journey that left me feeling so spiritually fufilled and connected. Two months ago I moved to another state to pursue higher education and to start building a career and suddenly have had a major hit of lonliness. The more people I'd interact with, the more lonely I'd feel. I crave a deeper connection. I've been battling intrusive thoughts because the last time I've felt any connection to other humans that goes beyond surface level has been lustfully.
Phil I hope you know you are a leader. A speaker. A big voice in the world. I know you feel it. Cuz you touch all of us w every video you post. One of those that typically don’t comment but I really fw you heavy. Such a great mindset for a grown man.
Yall gotta realise that the spirit is way stronger than the flash, reflect on it as much as you can. Yall have to feed the spirit as much as you can and starve your flesh until it becomes weak. Rest you should do is pray as much as you can and give your life to god.
Thank you for being so open about things that should be talked about but nobody does because I’m currently on my path of celibacy, it’s definitely not easy and needed to hear this
Facts most of us was introduced to that lust at younger age so young that it happened in grammar or grade school. Then it gets more intense as you get older. It gets so bad you look for the next high. It’s a journey that you will fall off and on to get on that path of putting that lust in your rear view mirror. I still battle it and will get rid of it all of it with focus, purpose, discipline. You have to take control of your mind. Remember you are player number one you create the outcomes that you can control. Great video Phil. Stay focused kings
I'd just like to say thank you for sharing! As a woman this was such a beautiful thing to witness, hear and even understand from the perspective of a man and what men go through! As women we get caught up too but I've always known things especially in this area are wayyy harder for men and this has answered a lot of questions and opened my eyes more to how deep it can really be. So thank you for sharing & I will continue to keep the men specifically in my prayers 🙏🏾
Lust really is a big thing a lot of us battle with. Video was very informative and I like how you had the courage to tell your stories. Thank you and god bless you this really helps
When truth hits you. We all struggle with lust. The world is saturated with it. It destroys people. At 64 I have learned the power of prayer, fasting and meditating is very powerful. I am so thankful to hear you spoke on this. Continue sharing. We need this. Older men are at an all time high. Divorcing their wives for no reason just to go for younger women on the street. Destroying their families. I pray that we may all seek a deeper understanding of spiritual warfare. The soul ties are deadly.
Bro I felt this bro especially when I be on a streak and all of a sudden I fall back into sin . Then feel to ashamed to repent . I needed this the world needs this thank you Phil 🙏🏾
I absolutely luv this message and your transparency. I agree with you, staying away for people/places and things that you know the flesh can be weak. I'm looking forward to part 2 🫶🏾
God break each and every chain that has kept us bound. let your will show out in every one of us. in Jesus name i pray. Amen.
Amen!! God bless you
Thank you for this brother
your videos been helping since my mom passed in september and i have hoop aspirations too need to know how to balance it all fr
Lust glutney smoking drinking 😐 going backwards in life self-love and respect
Amen
Being exposed as a kid too early also has a big effect on this issue it’s such a hard thing to overcome.
Naw frl i appreciate you for saying that😭🙏🏽
It truly is!!! Like I seen it before I was 10 years old. That seed was planted so early & that fight is still going on. But I definitely have been shown the way out
I’m 26 now. But as a ten year old, internet addiction pretty quickly led me to lust.
FR, I was exposed to pornography at around 8 years old and I’m 19 still fighting this
@@jaaayyymannn you will get through it if you remain consistent and keep faith
I overcame lust by letting it in God's Hands.
I tried for 5 years to fight it by myself, but everytime i fell. I would do a 3 months break without it, but then fell back. I tried so hard that i started to loose myself, not wanting to be in social environnements anymore, because of the guilt.
I was miserable.
Another thing, i tought that God would love me more if i stopped doing it. I measured God's grace and love by how MY strengths would get me to stop. That's why i would hate myself, because i was weak, and i didn't like that about myself.
That's why it makes me laugh when the world says that it is liberating to explore their sexuality, when in reality, it is being in bondage and a slave to it, without knowing it. If you ask them to stop, it would be a whole different conversation.
When I
1. started to ask God for his strenghts
2. stopped condemning myself from felling back to it
3.started giving myself grace
4. started coming back to God instead of going away from him because of guilt
5. started getting away from social media
6. stopped listening to worldy music that would put me in a lustful mood
7. Stopped watching certain movies
8. honnestly started crying out to God for help, telling him that i couldn't by myself, feeding myself with his world,...
I started to see changes. It's been 1 year that i stopped masturbating. It breaks my heart even thiking that Satan had that much power over me. I am not sensitive to the factors that were influencing me to masturbate because I limit my thoughts to certain things, i talk to God about my weaknesses, i dont lean on my own understanding and i trust his judgement.
It is so liberating, now i'm fighting other things, i know Jesus is working in me and i trust him.
Thank you so much for sharing this !! 🙏🏽🫶🏽
Wow Thankyou fro sharing your testimony❤️It’s giving that “and they overcame him by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony” scripture🙏🏾
Hallelujah I praise God for your breakthrough God has me on the same path of this same breakthrough. He's has got me out of lukewarm lifestyle I praise him for it thanks for your suggestions I will apply it!
I really needed this thank you
Amen , thank you for taking your time to share your testimony, god bless you
19:28 - “lust ain’t nothing to play with y’all it’s real deal A SPIRITUAL BATTLE” ..that said please take what it is I’m saying seriously, bc it’s essential in understanding the larger lens: Lust is a demon, the feeling / action of lust is a byproduct of how a demon is operating in the soul of a person. It needs to be cast out. People have to ask the Lord to deliver them from every unclean spirit in a posture of desperation to be set free and set on fire for Jesus - filled with the Holy Spirit afresh asking Jesus to renew our mind and truly being hungry for the word etc to seek his face and presence. WORSHIP / PRAISE is truly a way to be delivered all while building your bond with the Lord. Reverence in his presence, crying out to be set free from DEMONIC OPPRESSION.. truly repenting and making sure there’s no unforgiveness in your heart. Coming humble in every way! You’re right with the fasting for sure it does help especially if you’re intentional about wanting to be set free and you have a literal revelation about what it is that’s keeping you bound. Christians can have demons. We shouldn’t, but unfortunately it’s a literal fact that we can. Demons are absolutely able to dwell in our souls due to legal right through willful/continual sin and sometimes generational where we have things that came in through the bloodline that has to be renounced (break generational curses) - We gotta be real with ourselves in knowing that we’re not called to cope with demons.. we’re called to have authority through the blood of Jesus. Demons keep us in patterns and cycles, that’s how the enemy works. Satan wants people to remain ignorant of his devices and hates when people find out how to BIND THE STRONG MAN over their lives and get the whole demonic operation out. Men and women can carry the jezebel spirit and a lot of the times people are dealing with an unclean spirit that refuses people to believe they might potentially have a demon in the first place, which is that wicked religious spirit - no lie this is a legit demon that constantly keeps people in bondage to being free for real. People are dealing with pride - leviathan.. smh it’s heavy on the “do as thou wilt” (anti Christ principle) through one’s actions which is a deeper root to rebellion. Also there’s a literal python spirit that keeps people bound to making progress in Christ. It squeezes the life out of a person’s energy, keeping them stagnant in a lot of ways. I could go on and on tbh it’s really wild and often a deeper rooted issue. Just wanted to be of help on this bc it’s truly a part of what the Lord is using me to do.. I wanna see people be SET FREE FOR REAL !!! AND ON FIRE FOR JESUS WITH FULL AUTHORITY 🔥 ..if you ever need more insight into anything I briefly spoke about etc just hit me bro - there’re some real soldiers out here who got they foot on the devils neck who can impart TRUTH (JESUS, THE WORD) into anyone who is willing to go higher. The true remnant is rising up to igniting Holy Spirit FIRE in the body of Christ and be a true mouthpiece to those willing to listen.
A few scriptures that’re helpful:
Ephesians 6:11-17
2 corinthians 2:11
Luke 11:20
Mark 3:15
Psalms 19:7
Psalms 71:23
Psalms 120:2
John 4:23-24
Isaiah 61:1-3
All love 💛✨
Btw this vid happened to be on my UA-cam feed randomly, never watched a vid of yours prior to this one but took the time to listen all the way through with open ears and a heart of compassion. Felt led to comment bc I didn’t see it as just a coincidence! It was very brave and bold of you to come on here vulnerably and that was encouraging to me as I’m about to do the same here soon after several months away from the platform (😮💨) - again tho all love! everything I said was out a place of purity; ima pray for you man of God! Stay up!
😮💨 This comment hits home. It’s spiritual warfare out here. We have to stay prayed up and resist the adversity and his schemes. I’m about to read and meditate on those scriptures you shared.
God bless you frfr 🙏🏾
@@TRILLTRUTHwhat’s a religious spirit
Speak the TRUTH!!! It feeds on your soul and I BELIEVE that the effects have been diminished so I LOVE that you spoke up for that. I’m glad you were obedient and commented this because I FELT EVERY WORD!!!
This woke me and god brought me to this cause I get irritated fast and now my eyes are open wide like what the heck this what I’m going through rn what the heck👀
No one can’t tell me God ain’t real… the timing of this video is actually crazy. The only thing I can do is thank God… Phil your obedience to God and your honesty in this video really blessed me. I felt you… especially on the part where you said your lust was higher when getting close to God. This was confirmation for me that I will continue to overcome the battles I’ve been facing. Thank you Lord!! 🙌🏾❤️
1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is in me then he that is in the world. ❤️🙏🏼
@@santanabandanna5729 amen 🙏🏾
Amen.
That part🙏🏾
Facts
Lust has been hard for me as well… I literally just yesterday told my guy friend that I’m going to take some time off from dating and even talking with men until I can master self control and discipline…and be more productive with my life
This message was right on time . Woman battle with it too .Being a single woman and a single woman of God are 2 different things. Appreciate your obedience.
“Being a single woman & a single woman of God are 2 different things.” 😮💨 That’s heavy !
@@sanctifiedsessions3518yes
Girl same!❗️❗️
yeeees
@@theaspiringrecluse I’m glad you continue to pray for her .
I’m about to be 23yo and waiting for marriage. I can confirm lust is one of the biggest battles in singleness; especially once you’ve explicitly stated that you are committed to waiting for marriage. It’s like temptation comes at you full force. And unless you live a fasted lifestyle you will not win in your own strength. And don’t date anyone who isn’t willing and able to abstain or be celibate for themselves too because they will be your greatest temptation on two legs 🚩😭😂 it’s the most foolish thing to wish they’ll tame their flesh for you. I wish more men and women of God weren’t ashamed to have this conversation.
I understand you 100%. Im 30 years old, and the wait gets more challenging by the day, but remembering the alternative of breaking that covenant to God brings me back to reality.
Lust will really have you thinking certain things that’ll make you say “what is actually wrong with me?”; impure thoughts that you never thought would cross your mind. It’ll change and you won’t even notice. At least I didn’t notice. Hence the phrase ‘silent killer’. I really needed this. Thank you Jesus. Thanks for the vid Phil.
So thankful to hear you say that because I thought I was alone in this. My addiction is getting bad and I’ve been having some weird disgusting thoughts and I was starting to scare myself. I now know what the problem is and I’m working on resetting my thoughts/mind!
You're not alone my brother. I struggle with the same thing.
@@raerae5663 seriously bro, real life scary thoughts! but nothing is too much for Jesus. Hope you’re mind is more clearer bro and you’re relationship with God is growing everyday.
I’ve been called into my celibacy journey for this same reason (conserving energy). A lot of people don’t even see lust as a problem I’m happy you’ve made this video. Us women struggle with it & pornography too. Praying we all break free.
Celibacy is person who reframes from sex and marriage
Absence is a person who reframes from sex for a period of time
@@PrettyPearPricess then I guess I am both celibate and abstinent.
❤
I’ve been battling lust since I was 13 I’m 22 now. I knew I was struggling when I made provision to do it and even lied to protect it and it felt like I had more loyalty for my porn addiction than God. I’m having trouble in my pursuit of God right now because I grew comfortable with my “worldly” life and it’s difficult breaking the bond but I want to. Hope all that reads this know that God loves you and the guilt that you feel when doing wrong is just a sign that you want to do right, talk it out with God. I hope you stay strong the journey isn’t for the weak❤️
Keep praying, God will help you overcome everything.
U can overcome by God grace. The journey is definitely for the weak because in Him he makes us strong and to prevail and to endure this life til he call us home. Keep your head up towards him. 🙏
Bro thank you for sharing this!!! Man I was exposed to pornography very young at like 7 years old but I didn’t know what it was completely but I would watch it from time to time but once I hit 12 it was ON! But being 31 now I’ve realized how much my list/porn addiction has held me back from deep intimacy with god because of my own guilt & walls toward. He always lets me know he loves me despite. He is definitely SPEAKING!!!!
May every chain break loose from this addiction for us in Jesus Christ Name!!!
I’m praying for you and w/ you! 🙏🏾 Through God, we’re more than conquerors. I pray that God gives us strength through these struggles. ❤️🩹 This will be a testimony to the healing power of God.
I too struggled porn and masturbation. I started fasting and praying. This video really helped me to know I'm on the right track. Pain shared is pain lessoned.
you’re truly one of the chosen ones Phil. i’m 100% sure God is very proud of the man you’re becoming, life is all about evolving & you’re doing that so well. keep progressing🙏🏽
That dream was a demon. It’s showing you that deliverance is needed. Many times that’s what we are missing a lot of times. We have to tackle these demons that are assigned to us personally and generationally.
It’s a terrible spirit! Fasting was what helped me when it came to masturbation. God truly showed me it was a demon I’ve had opened doors to along time ago! Praying for you brother Phil!
How did fasting help?
Thanks 😪
Mathew 17:20 “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
Protect your eye gates and your ear gates. The stuff we're watching on TV & in music lyrics makes wrestle with flesh.
Letting go of lust is extremely difficult in this age, where it’s so prevalent in media and genuine relationships are scarce. The past month, I think I’ve finally been able to free myself. Every day is still a challenge because of how used to my brain got to the free release of endorphins. But I think I can say with confidence that I’m moving forward and leaving it in the past. Even if God doesn’t present my future wife to me in the next 20 years. Depression/sloth is probably the next big demon in my life left for me to conquer.
The amount of souls that are about to be set free from this video is going to be epic! Thank you for your honesty, & obedience to the Father. Oh & that intro was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
There so many weak men these days. I think this is why there are so many strong women. Men lost their way to lust. I am so looking forward to meeting a back man who is emotionally mature and knows who he is. So bless you Phil.
you wont understand when i say this is literally the most perfect precise timing ever
The only reason I knew I had a problem with lust was when I tried to stop. Thank you Lord for breaking every chain and helping us with our battles!
I think it's cool how you are tapping into cinema while curating these, you may be unlocking a deeper talent that will open new windows! we love black creatives!
Thanks for being so transparent. Takes a lot of courage to be so open! Fasting from secular music, taking extended breaks from social media(or just delete the accounts), and exercise are great methods...
BRO NO WAY. I LITERALLY WAS FIGHTING IT ALL DAY AND YOU DROPPED THIS BANGER!
FR same here , god bless us we can do this !
Lust is very real. Not just for men but for women too. God has a funny sense of humor, this video popped up on my feed after falling into sin earlier today. I’ve battled lust for over 16 years since I was a teenager. I was not only exposed to sex early with pornography, I was also molested. To make it worst, I have a really high drive. Mentally, I grew up being told how beautiful and sexy I looked and being taught about my body and sex. I’ve had some good moments where I go months and then I fall and it takes a while to get back. I’ve eliminated most things out of my life, I don’t drink, club, I’m single, but that still has not stopped the urge.
In fact, I’m more aware of it now than before. I think sexual sin and lust is one of the most damaging issues you can have, second only to drug addiction.
I often tell God, I wish He had given me a different struggle. It’s really hard dealing with something in your own body. I know one day God will have the last say, until then I pray for strength and everyone dealing with lust.
I commend you for you talking about this topic. So many people shy away from this topic. Nevertheless, so many people struggle with it! One thing I’ve learned about the spirit of lust is that it never fulfills itself.
You’re helping set the captives free with this one.🔥🙏🏾
💯💯
Facts.🙏🏾✊🏾
I pray this video reaches every man and woman it needs to. Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency, it’s helping set so many free. 🙏🏽🕊️
Lust is the most significant strong hold on individuals, whether it be physical or mental. Lust is feeding our flesh our desire brought on by society. We have to consecrate our body. Thank you for bringing up this topic and being transparent Phil ❤
All of this and I'm a woman! I can relate minus the pornography but that had me bound especially in high school!! Thank you Jesus for deliverance! I still have work today, but God will always finish what he started in us!!🙌🏾🙏🏽💕🙏🏽🙌🏾
Indeed jesus is key obatala yahawashi hamashiach
This video has come at a perfect time. Thank you for being so open. This conversation is long overdue ESPECIALLY in this day and age.
Thank you. I'm a former college, student athlete and was a virgin as I entered college. However, I became introduced to lust via my teammates. Due to wanting to be accepted, socially, I disregarded my Christian beliefs/standards and succumbed to lust! I appreciate your transparency as I am currently asking God to strengthen me during this season.
I was exposed to lust at a very young age & I still deal with it even in my walk with God 🥺😢😭😔 but greater is he that is in me then he that is in the world ❤️🙏🏼 stay in the word & stay in prayer ask God to break those chains 🙏🏼 Thank you Heavenly Father for brother Phil 🙌🏼 God Bless you brother 🙏🏼
GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN ME THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD 🫰🏾🫰🏾
🙏🏾 I’m praying for your healing
@@STARSENMT Thank you I appreciate it 🥺🙏🏼
Wow. Thank you for your venerability. A lot of christians struggle with lust in silence especially. I pray that this video reaches the people who are going through the same. Again, thank you!!
👏👏👏 Pastor Darby is great for preaching aginst the spirit of lust ...RIP his messages still live on today
That’s what I thought when I seen this video! Love pastor Darby! I binge watch all his sermons.
The best that EVER did it!! RIP pastor Darby! His spirit and his teachings will live on FOREVER
There’s so much to unpack here… first of all I’m ecstatic that men are bringing this type of content to UA-cam and having these conversations which are seen as a taboo and/or vulnerable, its so important as it breaks down so many built up walls and provides a new hope for those whom are struggling and/or have younger cousins/ siblings and etc who are struggling with lust. Because the reality of it is, to every fruit of lust there is a root related to a lack of belief in something concerning God.
Setting boundaries for ourselves is so important, I feel like we put so much confidence in our flesh that by the time we notice that something isn’t right we are already in the thick of it, hence why I loved that you touched on community. If there is something I’ve learnt is that it truly is not good for man to be alone, and thinking otherwise is a result of pride, having that community helps you to overcome your struggles. It is so important because the right and healthy community will offer a safe environment for you to be transparent, correction with love, truth and grace and will help identify blindspots whilst interceding for you.
Genuinely can’t wait for part 2, it is nice to finally hear a man be vulnerable on what struggling with lust truly looks like because no one is above stumbling. I pray a covering over your mind and heart and the strength and power to flee temptation. In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen😊
This EXACTLY what I’m going through, I thought I lost the battle but you just gave me courage. God literally speaking through you ✊🏾
So why am I crying ! I truly understand for a man to show up and be vulnerable and transparent can be extremely tough. This video will definitely bless others.
Much respect for this video. I'm 17 and I gave my life to God when I just turned 16. For a WHILE I struggled with lust and tbh I still am. But one verse that the holy spirit showed me and helps me is Romans 13:14
" But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires"
I pray this helps yall like it helps me. All glory to the father, son and holy spirit and thank you Phil for being a man of God and a role model for someone like me. God bless
blessing to you young man for finding god at an early age I hope you receive everything you desire.
Greetings❤… and find a way to stay productive… find hobbies outside of school like cooking.., drawing… reading… skating… exercising… being young it’s good to find an outlet… 💯… Blessings 💙
Thank you for the Word
we love you youngin
"You are your own enemy when you keep going back to old things" 💯
You better preach!! One thing I have to keep reminding myself is that lust is a sin against myself. Nothing feels worse than following lust and feeling that distance between myself and God. As you stated, God must be chosen each and every single day. We are not perfect but with God and us reminding each other that we are all human and fall short each and every day gives one hope. May God help us all. Thank you for sharing!!!
I’ve never heard a man speak on this topic to that depth. Thank you for being vulnerable enough and allowing the Lord to use you to share this.
Been battling with lust since 7th grade i'm 22 now. I pray we all break free one day.
Fasting and prayer, brother! It’s possible when you really want it. Been there
Me too since 11, I'm 47 today 1/14/77 and still struggling with lust and porn
Thank you Phil, I was in my bedroom in my college apartment rn and was hearing my neighbor doing it today. I was starting to ask myself if it’s really that bad and temptation grew on me so I left to cook and saw the title of the video. This video honestly helped me stay on track. Thank you man and God bless you🙏🏾🙏🏾
Do you speak to that neighbor
Phil, this was so on time and such a blessing. This is a struggle for so many in the faith. I really believe that lust/sexual sin is a big struggle because it takes such a toll on your soul and spirit. I needed this. Thank you 🤍
”Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: No sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, or males who have sex with males, no thieves, greedy people, drunkards, verbally abusive people, or swindlers will inherit God’s kingdom. And some of you used to be like this. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.“
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 CSB
man it’s hard but we gotta ask god for strength and endure to the end. we can defeat it, it’s it’s just demonic spirits tempting us, but we can seek deliverance from these evil spirits. love y’all❤️
Crazy how you can go to church, battle for spiritual deliverance in certain aspects, and listen to this prayer warrior 🙏, and get clear understanding and clarity 🙏 so clearly. Gave me deliverance thank you
Love to see a man of God speaking on dream interpretations (those dreams were VERY spiritual coded, you’re a warrior!) & genuinely addressing the propensity for lust in today’s men. Yes, it was thrusted upon us but as adults, we have to take responsibility for caving to the temptation! It’s not to demonize sex; but lust takes away from, causes addiction, spiritually depletes. Love (real sex) adds onto, blossoms, feeds, nourishes, replenishes the soul. We have to rebuke obsession with the flesh & utilize that energy on our remembrance/embrace of God (+ our true Self).
So glad u made it through your battles! Sending you strength as you walk into this next chapter. May the wiles of the wicked and temptations of Jezebel be cast upon the eternal flame. Peace & blessings over your life, conviction upon your path!
I just woke up one day and wanted better ❤ it's never to later for a fresh start or to save your self for the right person
This video helped me so much even as a woman. You are very anointed and I’m very proud of you! im currently preparing myself and my life for my future and my future husband and working on getting even closer to God than I’ve ever been, and lust has been a struggle, I too have went long streaks then suddenly succumbed to lustful thoughts. another practical tip that worked for me is going to sleep, lol there’s times I had to just take a nap because But most important the word, calling on God and reciting his word and remembering his precepts, thinking of how terrible ur gonna feel after, Also I noticed that after having s*x with certain men outside of marriage I noticed the spirits that was oppressing them, I noticed started to try to cling to me, and was affecting me spiritually.(we thank God for deliverance though) S*x is so sacred and God said for very good & factual reasons that it should only be between husband and wife. He isn’t tryna stop our fun or be overbearing, it’s just s*x is not a casual a activity, would you trust and allow just anyone to do a surgery on you? no so why would you trust and allow anyone to have access to your naked and vulnerable body. Thank you again 🙏🏾
I love that you’re talking on this because whewww! Lust is one of the most challenging spirits to be delivered from. But anytime you’re having dreams about having s3x with a demon, immediately get up and rebuke the dream and fast. The dreams tell us the covenant demons have made or is making with us to keep us bound. We have to wake up and challenge it by prayer and fasting
The dreams, fighting the flesh, putting down the phones, unfollowing people on social media…. Straight facts Phil! Need to pickup that word and renew the mind daily to get better. Glad to see you’ve made it to the other side of freedom from this!
The vulnerability it takes to come on here and be honest about what most women and men struggle with and are to embarrassed to speak on is commendable, I pray God continues to give you the strength and transparency to do his work!
Relatability can go along way.
I definitely struggle, and have struggle with this topic since I was a young girl, and felt so “nasty” for having normal thoughts because we were created sexual beings but through the sanctity of marriage.
I think that it should be taught in church, for young adults and even singles that hormones are normal being horny is normal and teaching the ways to help deny your flesh through Christ until marriage can be attained like you said through his strength not our own.
I definitely feel like once I surrendered to Christ, the temptation got sooo much harder, and every time I would slip up the way that I felt was so condemning to myself, even if it was not the actual act of sex and just thoughts…
I could go on and on but I send this video right on time.
Thankyou
You are such a good role model. This is a difficult topic for anyone to talk about in such a vulnerable way, so I know that you opening up about this paves a positive way for other young men and women to feel okay feeling and talking about this.
you wouldnt care unless its coming from this guy, given the majority of his audinece is women
Love this❤and yes Semen retention is real, 8 years ago is when I 1st tried SR out. The benefits especially after my 90 day reset is life changing for sure. Lust definitely creeps up once in a while and the longer the streak gets in the beginning it gets intense. The longer your on SR the easier it gets it is just a lifestyle after going so long without releasing that sexual energy. Also had to learn how to transmute that sexual energy into your goals and to eat cleaner. If you stay stagnant you become irritable and angry at some points. Best of luck to you and anyone else dealing with overcoming lust. God bless to all you kings and queens.
i've literally been saying to myself that i want to overcome the problem of lust and continuing to go back to those habits and its literally draining when you do. i needed this truly because the timing of this video to be posted when ive been feeling myself going down that road again is nothing but God. i appreciate you my brother continue to shed light unto the world!! may god continue to bless you.
Often times, the most powerful testimonies are the ones God is currently walking us through. Thank you for your obedience to God.
It is both comforting and unfortunate to read others who have experienced similar things as I did. For a long time, I felt alone in my battle with lust. 😓Heads high y’all, w/ God, we’ll get through this.
My brother thanks for your vulnerability and your transparency. I too have struggled with lust since I was younger , I was molested as a young little boy by an older woman and it made my childhood much more advanced. God giving me the knowledge of semen retention at just 20 years old was a true blessing it saved my life !! It made me look at life completely different everything changes and becomes much more delicate and beautiful. Now I’m 24 and I’ve had so much ups and downs on my journey and I still battle with the spirit of lust ,But it has changed me into a better man in so much many ways. I has changed me so much that I don’t even recognize the person I was before I started my journey .I pray that God gives us the strength and resilience to say NO to the enemy when he tries to creep in our mind with thoughts that are not ours. It is an ongoing battle and everyday feels like a war between you and yourself. Much love Brodie I know one day we gone be free from that ugly spirit, somewhere with our wives enjoying the life god has destined for us 🙏🏾💯💯🤜🏾🤛🏾
Your vulnerability and sharing the truth, is beautiful. I've been celibate and walking with Jesus for over a year now, and it's the greatest reward in the world knowing God alone is enough.
Dude this is so real! I’ve had a lust dream as well, but when I resisted in the dream, the demon started growling at me. Like it was mad that even in my sleep, I didn’t WANT to. I could still hear the growling when I woke up.
This stuff is real. Lust and perversion is 100% demonic and it’s goal is to keep you bound and fighting in secrecy. Praying we all get free!
Also. I do have the revelation that your gut is tied to this. I can’t prove it but sugar/food cravings are tied to the fleshly desire for sex. Some things only come from fasting and prayer. So if you’re struggling with lust, ask God if you should start fasting. NO FOOD only water. Starve that demon and eventually it will relent. It’s crazy how serious spiritual warfare is
Man I really needed this cause I’m struggling with porn addiction myself and it can make you feel lonely or feel like trash. I have a wife and two kids with another one on the way. I have my times where I don’t want to be around people even my own family and that’s terrible but I’m trying my best to fall back and stop. It’s a lot I can say I really appreciate this video. Youre the chosen one
You got this, don’t give up. The more you resist, the more you get back to who you are, for you and for your family❤ blessings to you
Thankyou for sharing, I appreciate it. I myself have overcame an addiction. I never chose things such as drugs a partner was that for me.. I thought it was a safer choice but really it was probably just as bad. Nothing can heal your heart after loss and trauma etc and nothing can fix a void if you're not okay. You have to step back way back and dig to the roots. 11years of men, 11 years of sex and heartaches and tears and confusion, and loving and losing over and over, many soul ties finally free thanks to God I never imagined I wouldn't be controlled by such thoughts and needs and emotions and urges, I'm finally okay with being myself and saving myself for myself and for my future whomever that may be. Much respect. It's crazy because too much of the hard stuff in life made me run to or accept the people/poor choices, but this time the hard stuff made me wake up and be a better person as I thrive to be. It's easy to give in, self control is beautiful makes it mean more- more worth it. Peace and 💓
Focusing on exercising and fasting and making time for myself and my needs my physical and mental, emotional and spiritual every category has connected itself to reflect my soul more and make me a better being. I'm learning everyday and grateful even when it hurts because the bad stuff shows you when something is good .. proud of you.
Listen here… it takes a certain kind of man to be this vulnerable and transparent. I love you Phil ❤️
I pray I can find a man with the values you hold one day 🙏🏽. You’re such an inspiration.
You just helped soooo many people with this video Phil thank you for being vulnerable & the realest 🙏🏾
Man this truly resonates with me. I feel like we can all relate. I’ve been practicing abstinence for a few years now & let me tell you it’s hard. Thank you for this. 🙏🏾 ❤
Being celibate for 2 years and free from *corn and masturbation. That spirit is very strong. And you’re correct. We need to keep fighting it
Thank you Phil. I literally broke down because of the dream that I had on Saturday where I had to pray for God to show up for me and help me fight that demon up off me. It shook me to my core, but the devil lost AGAIN!
This was right on time & thank you for being a transparent vessel.
I was up at 3am this morning fighting this battle. Went back to sleep got up at 6:30am and saw this video definitely needed to see this
I’m 26. Been fighting it for three years. I feel very delivered but it still sneaks up on me. When I stay away from God presence, when I don’t read my bible or fast I fall short. Stay away from people that cause you to lust.
This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, I hope your still doing the podcast!
I just had an episode last night and am fighting the same spirits. There is no other way to handle it except give it to God to help me through it and avoiding temptations and triggers ❤
Thank you so much for this video. Being a victim of SA as a child made it extremely difficult and hard to navigate through the world without guilt or shame of being lustful. Then while trying to pursue adulthood was even more dreadful. Cause the if you’re not doing it your stuck up and weird and if you do too much your nasty and unworthy. I appreciate this perspective and think we all could use some cleansing and find other ways to cultivate that ENERGY.
This has not only helped me, but it blessed me at the same time. I know the struggles I have, and it is good to know that someone else share the same struggle. God bless you in all that you say and do for the Kingdom to make lives better. It may be lonely at times, but the reward is great.
this is what makes us human .. nobody is safe away from this topic but the outcome is entirely up to you.. thanks for the vulnerability bro especially for us men 🙌🏾‼️
I’m glad you talking about this because most don’t talk about this. This is not only a problem with men but also very hard for women. I been exposed to sex at 5 years old and I’m 33 now so I been struggling with this for so long. I have been getting closer to God for several years now and still struggle with lust. People come to me for advice about having a relationship with God because I’m so close to Him but I still struggle with lust. I go long streaks without it too but then I slip up out of no where and feel bad about it. I have a boyfriend and we slipped up one time in 2 years because of me. Thank you for reminding me of fasting because I need to get rid of this desire in God’s strength. Thank you for the advice. The closer I get to God the better I become. I know I will overcome this with God’s help I just have to do my part with reading the word, fasting, and staying away from worldly things. Thank you so much for this video.
I really appreciate you for posting. Obedience is better than sacrifice. God is speaking, and as his servant I’m listening. This is definitely a prayer answered 🙏🏾
I love your transparency. Especially as a man. Keep sharing your story and keep encouraging people to face and combat lust. Sin is something we all need to deal with. You convicted me too. Thank you 🙏🏾
As a woman i can say that men do go through more trails and tribulations than women do. Men really have to be steadfast in a world full of temptation. In my opinion, i think when woman dress modestly it really creates feminine energy and it shows what type of woman you are. But this video is a eye opener to both women and men. Love this!! ❤
The struggle is so real. Even for women. I have fasted and renounced. Neither worked. But what i see helps me more is realizing that i am really just craving a deep connection with my own self. So now, even tho attractive men tempt me regularly. My soul cant give in. Because i am connecting with my soul more instead of allowing my body to rule me. I can hear my soul say no whenever someone tries to tempt me to dishonor myself for the sake of pleasure. I am still learning and evolving. I just feel like the harder we are on ourselves, the more prone we are to giving in and going backwards. Being gentle definitely helps.. thank you for posting a very honest video. Its something all of us grapple with and its okay.
This the one. Being gentle is the really the only way, you can't shame yourself into changing & as soon as I realised that I was able to change is so many ways. I was always craving close relationships & looked for them in all the wrong places.i had to start with knowing ME 😅
I’m so so so glad you listened to God when this was placed on your heart. I’ve been battling Lust for so long. I just started consistently getting back into my word and even today the day of this comment I fell and just kind of sat alone like why. I don’t want to go through this anymore and as I came on to watch some tutorials I saw the video. I hesitated and scrolled past before doubling back to click it. I’m so glad I did. I feel such heavy shame even thinking about speaking to someone about it and it’s wild that the internet feels safer than the company I keep. Realizing what I just wrote. Thank you for this and even a starting point by fasting and continuing to sit with God. Going to get myself in the right company and ask God for more obedient God fearing men to walk with. God bless man. God bless.
Thank you for sharing this. This is me and I’m a woman and God knows me and how spiritual I am but I have a weakness of lust and not even lusting after men but just watching porn because of a addiction I have from it watching it for so many years, still to this day. I feel horrible after and so convicted like I have some nerve waking up the next morning thanking God for the day and listening to his word after I just watched porn the night before because of this mind torment I have, can’t seem to shake it. I pray for your strength and that you continue to prosper in your walk to be more in the spirit and not feed into the desires of the flesh. Please, if you see my comment, pray for me as well and whoever sees this. Thank you if you really pray and I pray for you as well, that the Most High blesses you for taking the time to pray for me. I appreciate you and I love you. Peace ❤
this is scary how on time this is. thank you for your obedience FOR REAL!!! ❤️
wow. thank you so much for this video. I took a personal vow of celibacy 3 years ago with such conviction and I was on this journey that left me feeling so spiritually fufilled and connected. Two months ago I moved to another state to pursue higher education and to start building a career and suddenly have had a major hit of lonliness. The more people I'd interact with, the more lonely I'd feel. I crave a deeper connection. I've been battling intrusive thoughts because the last time I've felt any connection to other humans that goes beyond surface level has been lustfully.
This blessed me. Grateful for your obedience. Grateful for God’s grace. 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Phil I hope you know you are a leader. A speaker. A big voice in the world. I know you feel it. Cuz you touch all of us w every video you post. One of those that typically don’t comment but I really fw you heavy. Such a great mindset for a grown man.
Gods doing a great work in you brodie continue to be obedient and letting God use you cuz this message is needed especially now
Yall gotta realise that the spirit is way stronger than the flash, reflect on it as much as you can. Yall have to feed the spirit as much as you can and starve your flesh until it becomes weak. Rest you should do is pray as much as you can and give your life to god.
Thank you for being so open about things that should be talked about but nobody does because I’m currently on my path of celibacy, it’s definitely not easy and needed to hear this
Facts most of us was introduced to that lust at younger age so young that it happened in grammar or grade school. Then it gets more intense as you get older. It gets so bad you look for the next high. It’s a journey that you will fall off and on to get on that path of putting that lust in your rear view mirror. I still battle it and will get rid of it all of it with focus, purpose, discipline. You have to take control of your mind. Remember you are player number one you create the outcomes that you can control. Great video Phil. Stay focused kings
I'd just like to say thank you for sharing! As a woman this was such a beautiful thing to witness, hear and even understand from the perspective of a man and what men go through! As women we get caught up too but I've always known things especially in this area are wayyy harder for men and this has answered a lot of questions and opened my eyes more to how deep it can really be. So thank you for sharing & I will continue to keep the men specifically in my prayers 🙏🏾
I'm so glad I'm not alone in this man lust is something I struggle with the most outta everything.
Lust really is a big thing a lot of us battle with. Video was very informative and I like how you had the courage to tell your stories. Thank you and god bless you this really helps
When truth hits you. We all struggle with lust. The world is saturated with it. It destroys people. At 64 I have learned the power of prayer, fasting and meditating is very powerful. I am so thankful to hear you spoke on this. Continue sharing. We need this. Older men are at an all time high. Divorcing their wives for no reason just to go for younger women on the street. Destroying their families. I pray that we may all seek a deeper understanding of spiritual warfare. The soul ties are deadly.
I’m so proud of you Phil! God is moving through you 🙏🏾✨
I feel you 100 % on this fam specially when I’m on streaks of doing the right thing
This video THIS VIDEO!!! I’m literally at a loss for words but I’m proud of you deeply and truly!
Bro I felt this bro especially when I be on a streak and all of a sudden I fall back into sin . Then feel to ashamed to repent . I needed this the world needs this thank you Phil 🙏🏾
I absolutely luv this message and your transparency. I agree with you, staying away for people/places and things that you know the flesh can be weak. I'm looking forward to part 2 🫶🏾