No it's not the pain of no food - it is the pain of playing flag football with a bunch of teenagers at the park for several hours. We had a great time today playing flag football at Pearson Springs. I think twenty or so showed up to play and the game was pretty even all the way through. What does this have to do with fasting you ask? Great question!
Today I used some muscles that have not been used for a while as is evidenced by the current pains that I am experiencing while trying not to move. Fasting is one of those exercises that challenges our spiritual muscle group to perform in a way that it is not used to performing. It feels really great and at the same time is generally met with some pain and discomfort.
Answer: Exercise more often! Time to exercise some of the spiritual disciplines of our faith, like fasting, a little more often. If we do then they will certainly come with less discomfort! Just a thought
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