Psalm 119 is a declaration of the necessity of learning---learning about God, God's way, and God's love. Jesus brought all the Law and the Prophets down to this: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength and Love your Neighbor as yourself.
Seems easy enough--two things. And yet, oh so difficult to do, as the Psalmist acknowledges. Study is one part of the answer to the question: How can I live--24/7-- according to God's Law? Setting aside time to read and study, not just alone but in community as well, and setting aside time to take advantage of the opportunities given to us to learn God's Way, to live God's way, to love God's Way is an important aspect of discipleship. Looking at our calendars from time to time in order to discern how much of our time we grant to being in relationship with God is a step in the right direction.
"Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts." (Psalm 119:173)
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