Just A Little Everyday...Easier Said Than Done

From my journal May 8, 2012
Today (and for the record, it's morning and I've just sent the kids off to school-which means it's not midnight like usual) I'm reading in Alma 37. Alma is talking to his son Helaman about being entrusted with the sacred plates of scripture and how they are being preserved for future generations and the wise purpose of the Lord.  I've gleaned several new things in this read today.

1-In verse 12 it says "for he doth counsel in wisdom over all his works,"--Over ALL his works.  Not just big ones, the sick ones, the problem ones but all.  This is a good reminder to me to turn to the Lord more frequently and counsel with him in all things...

2-Verses 13 and 16 "O remember, remember...how strict are the commandments of God.  And he said: If ye will keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land-but if you keep not his commandments ye shall be cut off from his presence.  But if you keep the commandments of God, and do with these things which are sacred according to that which the Lord doth command you, (for you must appeal unto the Lord for all tings whatsoever ye must do...) behold no power of earth or hell can take them from you, for God is powerful to the fulfilling of all his words."
I have been commanded to read "these words" or the scriptures.  As long as I am keeping all commandments (including this one) I will prosper in the land (meaning to me that I will have what I need and the power to choose happiness) and be allowed to have His presence (the Holy Spirit) with me always.  If I read, study, and ponder the scriptures there is no power of earth or hell that can take the truths I learn from me. They will stay with me and be a source of truth I draw strength and answers from. 

Why then is it so hard for me to make myself read?  Just a little everyday?  It's easy when I'm trying to read it fast or when I have given myself a deadline.  But that pick-up and read a little each day is hard for me.  I have to have a purpose.  I suppose my goal for each day is to come up with a purpose for my study.