Originally Posted by Staphlobob

To use the terminology of an old RC, it's probably a "dark night of the soul." (John of the Cross) The Lord will allow us to endure such things so that we may grow. Perhaps in your case it's meant to teach that we are not to be so dependent upon emotions and/or feelings in evaluating our love for the Lord and our devotion to His Word.

Perhaps there are other elements in your life that are bearing upon you. Any stress, worries, anxieties? Oftentimes such moments are good for self-examination.

One thing we can probably look at is the role of Satan here. He will certainly attack those who are believers, but often ignores unbelievers (he's already go them cornered). So in a negative way there is relief to know that Satan hates you.

Suggestion: Keep up the discipline regardless of its difficulty and your feelings of boredom, dullness, etc. It may last a while, but this valley also comes to an end.