Yes after I got down to business and Truly repented of everything I thought was offensive to God. Over the past 42 years many times after reading or hearing the word of God preached I have found repentance continues to draw me closer to God.
When I first came to God I smoked three packs a day, drank whiskey, beer, and did drugs. After repentance and getting baptized in Jesus name God wonderfully filled me with the Holy Ghost and the fire just like folks got it in the bible. See Acts chapter one and two...Acts chapter 8 and chapter 19.
God changed my desires instantly. I have absolutely no cravings for those things since.
Practically anything can get in the way. Hobbies, entertainment, sports, or just pure laziness.
The word disciple comes from the word discipline. We do have to say no to some things and yes to others like prayer, faithfulness, teaching bible studies, preaching, and bible reading.