Do you feel spiritually drained, distracted, or stuck in cycles of compromise and backsliding? In this powerful and transparent episode of Ed Talks Daily, Edouard Gilles dives deep into what it truly means to develop a hunger for the presence of God—not just emotionally, but as a daily, consecrated lifestyle. This episode explores why spiritual dryness often occurs when the appetite of the flesh outweighs the hunger of the Spirit, and how true transformation begins when we choose surrender over self. Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and lived experience, Edouard unpacks the cost—and the reward—of living holy, dying daily to self, and staying rooted in Christ. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why hunger for God must be cultivated daily, not seasonally (Matthew 5:6) How consecration and dying to self produce spiritual authority and clarity The difference between self-help spirituality and true surrender to Christ Why obedience often costs comfort—but leads to promotion in the Kingdom How God uses wilderness seasons, failure, and repentance to refine His servants What Scripture means when it says those who abide in Christ do not continue in sin (1 John 3:9) How fasting, prayer, and the Word awaken spiritual hunger and discernment Why holiness is not legalism—but alignment with life and peace This episode is especially for those who feel the tension between calling and struggle, hunger and weakness, anointing and temptation. If you’re longing for deeper intimacy with God, clarity in your walk, or freedom from cycles that keep pulling you back, this message will strengthen your spirit and re-ignite your fire. Developing a hunger for God isn’t about perfection—it’s about pursuit. This episode will challenge you to burn for Christ, resist profane fire, and live a life where holiness is not optional but desired. developing a hunger for God, hunger for God, consecrated lifestyle, holiness, dying to self, spiritual hunger, fasting and prayer, Christian growth, spiritual discipline, obedience to God, 1 John 3 9, Matthew 5 6, living holy, resisting sin, spiritual refinement, wilderness season, Christian podcast, prophetic teaching, holistic living with Christ, Ed Talks Daily, Holy Spirit guidance, faith and obedience Ed Talks Daily: Holistic Lifestyle and Motivation is about growth in all aspects of life—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. The heart of the podcast is learning how to live holistically with Christ at the forefront, cultivating a healthy body, sound mind, strong relationships, and a Spirit-led life. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and prophetic insight, Ed Talks Daily helps listeners grow in maturity, develop discipline, and walk in alignment with God’s will. This podcast is for anyone seeking transformation, depth, and practical wisdom rooted in the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.