'' My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;'' - Poverty 4 vs 20 - 21
You have done a wonderful job here @gavvet. But to add to what you've said about studying the word, I'll like to add just as the scripture above points out, the place of memorizing the word.
It is impossible to apply what we cannot remember. If we are going to “hide” the Word in our hearts, we have to first get it in there by means of memorization.
Memorizing Scripture produces within us a well from which we may continually drink, especially at times when we are not able to read our Bibles.
In the same way that we store up money and other earthly possessions for future use, we should “lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul” (Deuteronomy 11:18, KJV). Create a plan for the Scripture verses you would like to memorize each week.
I believe this will help advance our personal walk with God.