OVERCOMING SELF-WILL ~ Practical Steps

Christ gives us the living example of submission, which is the opposite of demonic self-will.

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[@seraphimdunn]

The world preaches "self care". Christ taught denial of self. I pray I can be like the Widow, who gave her two mites in faith. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@alexjones3044]

Yeah and that how you get mental illness

[@deanaburnham9571]

If God has given you a mission you MUST care for self. If you are a mother you have an OBLIGATION TO CARE FOR SELF. Or you will darn near destroy your family. You have to use common sense.

[@celinesayner9585]

God still asks us to care for ourselves

[@deanaburnham9571]

@@celinesayner9585 Yes, enough to know the meaning of love your neighbor as yourself! Right?

[@seraphimdunn]

@@celinesayner9585 Jesus Christ told us to deny ourselves and to trust that God will provide for our needs.

[@joer9156]

"It must be BASED...The Cross is BASED." Based.

[@eternal_disciple3899]

"for real!"

[@peaduaw1]

unfathomably based

[@thehighestofclouds9890]

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[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

based

[@ChaplainJoshua]

Blessed. And based.

[@MarcusBarnabassisSystersSonne]

"unless we forsake ourselves, we cannot draw close to Christ"--Fr Spyridon

[@JimmieGoldMusic]

I must testify Jesus healed my heart issues a month ago. I was afraid to return to work, a whisper told me Trust Jesus. I do just that everyday. Repent people for I tell you Jesus is real and will return soon to stop this madness. Read the holy word everyday if even for 5 minutes.

[@codyvandal2860]

I was struggling with something similiar recently and read "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." - Proverbs 16:3 Whatever we do we should strive to glorify God

[@theraptureisnearbelieveinj7695]

Amen, regarding the daily Bible reading! I watch n.bol on YT for NKJV audio/visual books of the Bible. You can listen while doing the dishes or getting the kids ready for bed. :)

[@theparadigmshift74]

Amen!!

[@coociegenerator1448]

I truly believe god sent this message for me to see...

[@orthodox1717]

Thank God you are better. Read scripture is very important along with the lives of the Orthodox Saints.

[@Elany.lyon1388]

The chainsaw was timely it reminded me of the strength it takes to cut down our will.

[@csa7189]

It is as if this messages speaks to me. I felt so much anger and resentment towards those who did many injustices to me but I will learn to forgive.

[@fourstarfuel9702]

I sometimes daydream about what it would be like to have no worries; usually this involves fantasies of wealth. I kid myself about all the good id do with it. However, if im honest it's just another selfish, run of the mill, desire. However, i do pray that the Father's will be done. I realise that my will and my following temporal desires is not the way to fulfillment. Love in Jesus.

[@ynder2579]

Thank you father for introducing me to orthodoxy. I have found you a few months ago and am now starting to read the philokia. I never knew about orthodoxy, though being a Christian for many years. I find such help reading the lives of the old church Fathers, and saints, and find myself gaining help from these teachings more and more. Thank you!

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Do not begin eating meat...go for the softer foods of Orthodoxy.

[@TheRealRealOK]

The Philokalia is a bit advanced for a newbie.

[@orthochristos]

It is good to hear that you are drawn to Orthodoxy. But a word of caution. The Philokalia is a very advanced collection of spiritual writings by tough ascetics and monks who have battled with many vices and passions and many have become saints. You might not understand (I am not saying that I do, which I do not) a concept or a word that might lead you astray or put you off completely. It would be best to start with something more down to our level. God bless you

[@user-me9oq1jp8r]

The book “Way of a pilgrim” is a condensed and easier to read book on the teachings of the Philokalia and the Jesus prayer. I would say that might be a little more accessible, however attending a vespers service on Saturday night would be better if you are interested.

[@ynder2579]

Thank thank you all for your comments. And yes the philokia here’s a very in-depth read. I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself a newbie at least two theology I have five years of studying theology on the college level and have been preaching (independent fundamental baptist) for around 13 years. As I stated above I had never really looked into orthodoxy. We did cover some of it in college but mostly all I got from that was that it was just another Catholic whore (please excuse me I mean no offense neither do I now believe that).! I find it rather startling that much of what we consider within the Protestant denominations as Catholic or Orthodox he is so very wrong from what the actual teaching sort. I have watched many documentaries in recent months and also subscribed to many of the different orthodox theology channels or different priest or fathers as I find their views fascinating. I do understand what you were saying about the different people who wrote the book. And their personal struggles. I had recently rid of a man who struggled so much with lust that he ran naked into a thornbush. Personally I find these accounts of struggles so greatly helpful, because I am also a man of like passions that struggles and have struggled for years even though considering myself saved and living a decent Christian life. What really is appealing to me about orthodoxy is its humility and its deep sins and longing for God. Within our denomination if you listen to any preaching at all much of it comes off as extremely prideful and over the years this has become a major diss taste to me and often times has left me unsatisfied even doing it myself. Where I live there is only one Orthodox Church in the area but it is a Greek orthodox and currently I don’t really know the difference between Greek or Russian or Ukrainian I do understand there are many different splinters of churches all representing the one main church. Just pray for me on this journey I do hope that eventually I can be led to someone that I could talk to one on one about different beliefs and why certain things are done the way they are. At first I had a major fall out with the fact that orthodox do not believe in Sola Scriptura, but after hearing father trenham explain that in acts when the Jewish believers wanted the gentile believers to be circumcised, and no scripture to guide them, they had to consult the early fathers…. -which makes sense to me- Just keep me in prayer as I go along this journey KZbin is most valuable I’ve also found many podcasts and radio programs currently I listen to ancient faith radio constantly as I enjoy it’s theological discussions. I do hope and pray to take a trip to Mt Athos someday, and I do find the hestchastic lifestyle wonderful. Like I said please pray for me! Thank you.

[@ylachi3489]

Father I'm dying in sin. I can't seem to stop. I'm protestant but I believe God is pulling me towards orthodoxy and I will never be able to change until I convert. I'm so miserable. Idk what to do.

[@logosenjoyer1044]

Come home, we must carry are cross not in misery but in hope

[@gaetancatanzaro3890]

Your video comes when I'm thinking about to quit smoking. God bless you Father Spyridon.

[@nateu6799]

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

[@laurtoma8851]

Amen

[@HarryBarry97]

I suddenly fell big time from nowhere. Please pray for me. God bless

[@stihlpancakes661]

From personal experience, finding the bottom is necessary to rebuild a solid foundation. I drank a couple shots short of a 1/2 gallon of booze daily for years. Medical induced coma from delirium tremors and major pancrentitus attack for a month. Had to learn to walk again. 2 weeks later I relapsed for a month. Woke up one day and said enough. That was over 8 years ago and I haven't had a drop. I am nobody special, not built differently, nothing. Life is too wonderful and short for bullshit! You have more power than you know. I hope this finds you well, and of course may God bless you!

[@HarryBarry97]

Thank you for you words. Im 100 days sober now. Things are looking brighter ,Glory to God @@stihlpancakes661

[@stephen795]

A tree is an amazing creation of God. It springs up and takes in all the carbon dioxide, all the poisons that would kill us and releases the oxygen that keeps us alive. It gives Life to all living creatures as does the CROSS of Christ. I cannot Father graff myself into a tree but through struggling I hope to be grafted into the tree of Life. I hope in my Savior and He is the husbandman who can graff me in to it. Please pray for me.

[@glendamcgee1779]

We ARE a carbon life form.

[@MF175mp]

Carbon dioxide is what all plants use to grow. If there's a lack of it, the world will be a desert.

[@tryfle3461]

​​@@glendamcgee1779 Yeah it's not really a great analogy 😂 we are made out of carbon all life is based on carbon.

[@GodlovingAndrei]

Each time i listen to you Father Spiridon, my day gets brighter, my soul more enlightened towards God, & i feel less lonely. May god bless us all through Jesus Christ

[@solaris_]

"Consider yourself worse and more infirm than all others in spiritual respects, and despise, hate yourself for your since- this is pious and right- and be indulgent to others, respect and love them in spite of their sins." St John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt. The sayings at the end always move me.

[@Trinity_Sunrise]

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. Thank you again, Father Spyridon, for your inspiration and for sharing your wisdom. God bless you and keep you.

[@jessedeeeeee]

Either a Great Actor, or a genuine Christian. Haven't seen many. He speaks in a way that is plain but every word is thought about before speaking. Strangely I keep coming back to these talks

[@FromAbbatoAllah]

This was beautifully spoken. We can't turn back time... but we can pray and worship in spirit and truth.

[@WBell]

It is hard for me. I am in constant pain. The more I hurt, the more my will power fades. Forgive my weakness. I can only hope for mercy.

[@braklola]

💜💜💜

[@ducky1016]

Mercy has triumphed wrath

[@EmilyMSmith93]

Ask for help to bear it. Ask and ask again, and He will make a way, for He makes a way where there isn't one

[@hendersonshuntinglodge1207]

Father, I have just read your UFO book for the second time, I wish I could sit down with you and ask some questions. Thanks for writing it.

[@lukelucas9264]

So simple, and yet so profound. When the Gospel opens up this way Christ is near. Thank you.

[@marvintaylor2510]

Father I know I told you this all the time but it bears repeating that I can listen to you talk all day and be a very happy man

[@glendamcgee1779]

i get it. I listen to The Way of The Pilgrim - every night.

[@Vikingshop]

@@glendamcgee1779 ....where do we find "The Way of the Pilgrim"?

[@JamesWhite-wq5ue]

Love poverty, and hate riches. Continually barring the cross! ✝️❤️‍🔥

[@bossanova003]

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

Thank you for this Father. Lord let your cross be planted firmly in my heart. Let your will be done. Lord let me never think myself better than anyone. Let your will be done. Lord let me seek only reconciliation and not recognition, or retribution, recompence or vindication. Let your will be done. Lord put to death my will and let your will be done. Amen

[@Chris4127basket]

Just finished Fr Spyridon's last book... Highly recommended. God bless you all in this comments section.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

Which book exactly? I'm not aware of the chronology

[@Chris4127basket]

@@prayunceasingly2029 "The UFO deception " That's his last one. God bless you my friend

[@prayunceasingly2029]

@@Chris4127basket Thank you! God bless you.

[@j_shelby_damnwird]

God bless you too brother ☦️ Good Lenten struggles!

[@Chris4127basket]

@@j_shelby_damnwird thank you and good lenten struggles to you too

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@mastergmoore]

Thank you Father. As a Catholic you have taught me much. I will pray for you and your fortitude. I will pray to carry my own cross and others to put the old man to death and let the new man rise. I pray that one day we can all see how much we can learn from one another.

[@kalebkizmet7514]

Well done Father...well done. May the Spirit continue to indwell you.

[@bromisovalum8417]

I struggle with desire so much it maddens me. I'm not a good man because I wish I was never born. I know in my head that it is wrong but I can't help feeling like this.

[@connorbingham5426]

Father could you please do a video on young adult dating? I love your videos, God bless

[@khamodaz]

Is it not amazing how we can not draw close to Jesus Christ of Nazareth but he our lord actually comes near to us waiting for us to truly see him

[@HubertofLiege]

Blessed are the poor in spirit(humility), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[@andrewklados4096]

Unbelievable Father Bless you ! I love you with all my Heart ! what an incredible most salvific homily I’ve ever heard , I forward all your homilies everyone everyone i know❤️ !!!!! 🙏🏻✝️

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[@russprater2521]

Enjoying and hopefully growing in Christ because of your teachings father. After listining to many protestant teachers over the years your teaching is both informative and insightful. Thank you my brother

[@dudeB15]

Your blessing father. I have noticed that my first experience with God's grace was when I was young and with problems ( financial, career, love etc). As I get older those problems are no longer there, and the devil uses the absence of problems to create in me a false sense of stability. The prideful, like myself, sometimes think that this stability is earned, and not given by God. Here is where pride takes me out of communion with God and I start befriending the world and sin. Your homily today was specially edifying because you emphasized the reality of carrying ones cross in a very direct way. I will us this video to practice continuous humility and thankfulness. Thank you father for your work. Please pray for me.

[@banditnip0345]

Father you have a way with painting a great picture of how good Christians should be. I keep a note pad & pen nearby when I hear your talks. You have great wisdom. Thanks for carrying the message of Christ to me in such an understanding way.

[@fmayer1507]

Another timely and outstanding video. The sin of pride is so strong and this message is perfect for this season of the Church to fight this sin. Thank you.

[@ryanleclaire3948]

Always perfect timing. Thank you father.

[@dorismahoney1440]

We must care for the body God gave us. Physically, mentall and spiritually. A duty. Not just neglect and fall apart. Soldiers are fed and clothed and given medical care. God loves us as children. We care for our children also.❤

[@iamchristian5735]

Father you are wonderful Teacher and Priest God bless you and keep you safe from all Evil attacks and May blessings be upon you... Bless us all Father ✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@shawneasley1735]

The cross planted in my life , grounding my heart...

[@GrislyAtoms12]

What I took away from this great video is "crucify your own will by having humility".

[@lolhelios]

May the Lord bless you, father. Thanks to you, I have taken up fasting twice each week and have been working on ceaseless prayer: Both have helped me struggle against sin! Never doubt what these videos mean to your brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@palikariatl]

Please remember, your prayer and fasting (doing it as a daily rule), especially fasting, MUST be done WITHIN the Church. Are you Orthodox? Please do not try too much on your own without the guidance of a spiritual father. Trying to lead a spiritual life without the Church and without a guide can lead us into many problems and traps of the Devil. The greatest and easiest trap to fall into is “pride”. Without the Church and a guide, we can think we are making spiritual progress, yet we’re driving off the cliff.

[@lolhelios]

@@palikariatl I understand. I'm in the process of finding a proper Orthodox Church, which is quite difficult here. Thank you for your concern though!

[@Berenstein13]

God bless you Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy in me, a sinner..

[@Rocketed12]

Thank you Father Spyridon. I am today grateful for my Greek Orthodox religion. I also have alcoholism, I have been sober for 27 years by the Grace of God, because I have a medical illness for which there is no medical solution - This was proven in the 1930's in Akron, US. A Spiritual Solution is what has been proven to work. Each day, as part of my continuous Spiritual and emotional sobriety growth, I surrender my self will to God, asking Him to replace it with His will for me. I do this surrendering self will throughout the day, because I can so quickly take self will back in a few seconds! Thank you, I deeply love listening to your Spiritual guidance videos. 🙏💙

[@banditnip0345]

By listening to those buzz saws in the background, it won't be long until Father Sprydon will be giving his talks in the culdasack of a new housing subdivision. God bless him.

[@gimeoden8309]

Reading about the Martyrs, Saints & Church fathers is good thing to do. I find writing back to them the other half of a very enlightening, interesting & helpful conversation. I get better for. I might have lost my calling to be winner for JC, but I can still try to forgive my neighbor 77 times and invite my enemy to prayer 7 x 70 times. Us Catholics can benefit much from Othodoxy, if we don't mind!!!

[@chrisrobinson1671]

Beautiful

[@annafranc8081]

I can’t thank Lord God enough as I’m a born again catholic. I love God very much and I barely sin 😊 about 3 sins a week

[@slavniserbski]

Thank you for this dear Father. God bless you from Serbia

[@laurtoma8851]

GOD BLESS YOU FATHER.

[@theodorakarkalas6270]

God Bless you Father. 🌸🌺🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌸🌼

[@NJP9036]

Thank you for your insight on The Holy Cross of Christ Father Spyridon.

[@juliaannegrider5734]

Thank you Father for your videos. I am a Traditional Catholic but find the most beneficial talks from you. God bless.

[@hendersonshuntinglodge1207]

What do Traditional Catholics believe about their present pope?

[@paxdomini6061]

@@hendersonshuntinglodge1207 I am also a Traditional Catholic and I and a lot of others believe that Mr Bergoglio is an anti-Pope. We believe that Pope Benedict is still our Pope. I think Pope Benedict was forced out to make way for our now current NWO Pope.

[@carolinanavarro9076]

We pray for the present Pope.✝️

[@stylist62]

My old way is being denied my needs yet expected to be others weren’t expections energy work finances time on and on. Only to come to realize when you have need nobody is there, takers. Learning, healing, overwhelmed at how evil people are. Tired of grieving, crying. The devil loves us sensitive empathetic self sacrificing souls To kill steal and destroy, can’t take it anymore. Realizing I spent most of my life feeling less then only to realize I had qualities the Lord loves. I don’t know anything anymore. If you only knew Dying is the only choice we have, we can’t be like them. Resurrect us Lord to serve you for your Glory, you made us you can do all things.

[@orthocoinbitzantium1002]

Based

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

[@biljanaomcikus2109]

JESUS IS THE BEST !!!

[@adrianpirnau9486]

Hello from Republica Moldova

[@khamodaz]

Your words through the Holy Spirit blessed and taught me today brother a conviction that only has come from our Lord and savior

[@heyelizabeth_]

Thank you Father for your teaching. I feel so immensely blessed.

[@jamesbancroft2467]

Thank you, Father, I needed this

[@patodwyer721]

My Lord and my God ✝️

[@razor4921]

🙏🏻 ✝️

[@MrRickkramer]

Maybe this is an inappropriate thought but sometimes I think what our Lord went through when he was down in hades, saving the souls and battling the evil one and his demons. I’m a sinner and some passions are hard to deal with. I hope I find the strength to overcome enough so God can forgive me. So I won’t have thrown away the gift of life. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner ☦️🙏🏻

[@ivansince91]

Na Mnogaya leta father Spyridon.

[@procodeal9441]

Thank you father Spyridon God bless you

[@ivygarcia9525]

Amen! Thank you Father 🙏☦️

[@christophermiller1453]

Thank you, Father!

[@annafranc8081]

I can’t thank Lord God enough as I’m a born again catholic. I love God very much and I barely sin 😊

[@cosmicchange660]

amen your are blessed in God's name

[@rosemaryortega9879]

2 hate yourself 4 your sins is 2 torture yourself. To confess your sins, is to find peace.

[@bennitok5529]

I'm thinking about buying the orthodox study bible, has anyone read it?

[@acemanley111]

Amazing Book. Amazing. I’m on mark 5 right now reading a chapter a day of the gospel. I definitely recommend it. Coming from a new catechumen.

[@acemanley111]

@Llahsram Auhsoj well it doesn’t hurt to serve as something for introducing orthodoxy. The teachings of the father are important to follow as well, but to deny the holy gospel and it’s teachings along with the church and the holy fathers would be missing the mark. We need the whole of it all. We need the truth. To deny something for aid would be damaging to us. Let us explore. I also feel there’s more context to what was quoted as well.

[@TheRealRealOK]

@Llahsram Auhsoj The OSB is fine. It’s not perfect, but it’s a start.

[@joer9156]

It's ok. I expected more from the Church Fathers in the commentary though. I think that aspect could have been greatly enriched by taking a more Patristic-centred approach.

[@Mr.BL0NDE_]

It’s great and one I’d recommend, there are other Orthodox Bibles as well that I think are great too. I’d say having a few of these is always great and can give you plenty of insight in not the scripture and the patristic teachings. People complain the OSB isn’t full enough of patristic commentary don’t realize the undertaking it is to put together something like the OSB, it’s a great base and one that helps you understand and study the scriptures. There’s plenty of supplemental Orthodox text that can fill in any gaps that you might be in the OSB, this is why we have these supplemental text.

[@danielgaley9676]

I love your teachings Father Spyridon.

[@GldnrR31t3r]

I seriously don't know what I would do without Fr Spyridon's videos.

[@balsamitrovic4346]

Amin

[@dope1725]

Thank you, Father

[@danielreed7408]

Wonderful truths Fr Spyridon!

[@juricapuljiz5738]

Fantastic as always, there is only one narrow path to eternity, father always gives great insights and thoughts.

[@FRP1144]

Amen 🙏🏾 thank you father

[@jeffcokenour3459]

What a blessed word father! The Lord gave me such a word during a fast recently. Bless you!

[@mariopiazza3379]

What can I say that was an excellent word blessed are those who mourn

[@joaniemiller4362]

Amen God help me

[@jshore76]

I needed to hear this today. Thank you.

[@ngtube9]

Thanks so much for the words!!! Cheers from Germany, Norbert

[@hightower6546]

Thank you, Father Spyridon.

[@ericbishop8758]

Thank you father.

[@khamodaz]

Good bless you brother

[@Spiritualism101]

This hit hard! God bless us all

[@Scarecrowking]

Thank you father

[@DerogatoryMess]

This was Gods best threw you!

[@mv2768]

Bless you for this message 🙏🏼

[@miztenacioust1758]

Thank you, Father Spyridon 🙏🏻

[@lisahyyppa3360]

Beautiful message that i gratefully receive…. God Bless you with much love ❤️‍🔥 and gratitude in Christ Jesus … Ephesians 2:8-10 King James Version 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Philippians 1:20-23 King James Version 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

[@franciscohuaracha416]

Thank you for your videos

[@zcosmos2721]

Thanks a lot! I wish you have the time to make one video each day.

[@tatianadamian4778]

Doamne ajuta! Adormitii: Dumitru și Aurica; Vii: Tatiana.

[@anneramirez9577]

Father, thank you so much. This helps a lot. Now, of course, I may have to come back and re-watch it weekly. Thank you.

[@hokulani8]

Amin!