And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Proverbs 31:10-31

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

I wrap my study of Proverbs with week 11 from my study workbook, which focuses on Proverbs 31:10-31.  My focus for today includes a review and reflection of the entire text and of the commentary in the workbook.  The commentary offers the following themes for the text:

• while Proverbs 31:10-31 focuses on Godly women, the teaching of the entire book is intended for all God's people (see also Galatians 3:28)
• Living in fear of the Lord results in blessings, one of which is confidence in the Lord's care (Proverbs 31:25, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Revelation 21:4)
• Adornment in fine linen has a deep connection in scripture, where David, Mordecai, and are all adorned in fine linen as part of a broader blessing (Proverbs 31:22b, 1 Chronicles 15:25-27, Esther 8:15, Ezekiel 16:8-11, Revelation 19:8)
• Family is valued by God and scripture (Proverbs 31:28, Genesis 1:28, 15:1-6, John 19:26-27, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1-7)
• The overall picture of Proverbs is that those who fear of the Lord are blessed and become a blessing to others and the result is that God is glorified; the pinnacle of wisdom is to hold God's glory as the theme of one's life and the joy of one's heart (2 Corinthians 3:18)
• God prearranges marriages (Proverbs 19:14, Genesis 24, Ruth 3-4)

In particular, I seek the pinnacle of wisdom as described by bullet #5 above. 

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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who blesses me - of course well beyond what I deserve.  Thank You Jesus.  I am not deserving of how You bless me.  My sin is great and it is daily.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo.  Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.