There is nothing better in life than studying the scriptures. Another way we can use the scriptures to encourage ourselves is by searching the scriptures for God's commands and promises towards us. Often in the scriptures, when the Lord gives commandments He then tells us the blessings we will receive from keeping them. Consider the following:
“Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” - Matt 7 vs 7
'' Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.'' - Exodus 20 vs 12
'' He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'' - Isaiah 40 vs 29-31
Let's form the habit of daily searching the scriptures, for it is a well of treasures for those who are patient enough to look with total focus, by the help of the Spirit.