This phrase is unique to the Psalms and appears most often in the 119 chapter. It echos the greatest commandment of Deuteronomy 6:4-5 where Moses writes, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all you soul, and with all your strength." It is this idea of complete and utter abandonment to God; holding nothing back. Much like the suggestion that the average person only uses 10% of their brain, we could also be accused of only loving God with 10% of our heart; at least I could. John calls it the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16) but no matter what you call it it's no secret that our hearts are deceitful and desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9). That is why the only healthy and happy heart is one that is completely devoted to God.
Blessed are those who keep God's testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart! (Psalm 119:2)
With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandmensts! (Psalm 119:10)
Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. (Psalm 119:34)
I entreat Your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me according to Your word. (Psalm 119:58)
The proud have forged a lie against me, but I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart. (Psalm 119:69)
I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord! I will keep Your statutes. (Psalm 119:145)
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