The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose; it hits the reset button of our soul and renews us from the inside out.
What the Bible says about Fasting:
Fasting in Times of Trouble
“Even now—this is the Lord’s declaration—turn to me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” – Joel 2:12
Fasting and Humility
“Yet when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, and my prayer was genuine.” – Psalm 35:13