Of all the spiritual disciplines, I always found fasting to be the most difficult. I do not find reading the bible, attending church, praying, or abstaining from harmful practices hard. After I finished my doctoral program, I made a commitment to fast 1/2 day once a week. I still do not see any value in my life, but I continue to do it out of faith. I am sure there is a good reason and one can back it up with scripture. However, I find it to be a pain and supposedly it puts your focus on God. I do not see anything different from my other spiritual practices. I would rather worship the Lord or read the bible or pray. After 2 years, this practice irritates me more than any of the others. If there is spiritual value, then I am oblivious to it. I will continue fasting, just because. For some other people, reading the bible might be a chore. So many believers do not have a regular practice of reading the scriptures or praying. Of course, everyone prays when there is a crisis or driving need. For me, I know I should continue, but fasting is for the birds.
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