Judge Yourself! is a daily devotional reading on why we should judge ourselves to avoid the Lord's discipline, or worse, condemnation. It is part of the Light Reflection daily devotional series by Rebecca Livermore. Each devotional highlights a verse and topic from Scripture, offering a brief reflection of God's Word, giving insight on how it can be applied to your life. This collection of devotionals will be expanded over the next several months and eventually offered in a daily email format.

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More on Judgment:

• When, Why and How Does the Lord Discipline Us?
• Good Judgment in Decision Making

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In the real world, however, it’s not that easy to find love, unless we turn to someplace unexpected: God. When you encounter love from God, you find pure, unconditional, indestructible, eternal love. This is a love so overwhelming it can take your breath away, so forgiving it can make you weep uncontrollably. It's a love without limits, custom-made just for you.

Learn More: How to Find Love That Changes Everything

This week's prayer post is a poem submitted by About.com member, Joshua Troy Vernon. Do you have an original Christian prayer that would encourage or benefit a fellow believer? Perhaps you've written a unique poem you'd like to share with others. We are looking for Christian prayers and poems to encourage our readers in their communication with God. To submit your original prayer or poem now, please fill out this Prayer / Poem Submission Form.

From Jesus to Please Us

Image: © Davide Guglielmo

How did everything go from Jesus, Jesus,
To being all about please us, please us,
When we need to be chanting fix us,
Forgive us, repenting for betraying God’s trust.
We love Him, cause He first loved us,
Don’t forget! His love is love from above.
Not this like times 10,
While we continue to sin,
Here let me clear your lens,
We laid his Son in the dust.
Forgive us, forgive us.
Enough is enough,
No matter how tough,
It’s time to man up.

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Everyone, everywhere seems to be talking about Sarah Palin. So, I suppose we should too. In an unprecedented move, on July 3, she announced her resignation as Alaska's governor. Reports—mostly speculation and rumor—immediately began circulating across the airwaves and mass communication lines about her reasons, her motives, and her next moves.

People appear to either love Sarah Palin or hate her. Without question, she has everyone scratching their heads trying to figure her out. She certainly doesn't fit 'the mold' and it drives bloggers, reporters, political analysts and talk show hosts crazy. In some ways, she reminds me of a particularly charismatic Bible character whose wild popularity invoked a huge following—John the Baptist. He didn't conform to people's expectations either. Hordes of people pursued him as growing controversy surrounded him. Some even worshiped him, yet, others hated him so much they wanted him dead. Does that sound somewhat familiar?

What I'd like to know is why? What is it about Sarah Palin that arouses such attraction and countering opposition? Is it her uniqueness? Is it her unorthodox thoughts and behavior (did someone say maverick?) that bring out extreme reactions from both supporters and objectors? Maybe it's her family values and moral convictions? Personally, I think it might have something to do with her allegiance to another kingdom, her 'higher calling.' As a follower of Jesus Christ, could it be that Sarah Palin knows her mission? If she recognizes her membership in God's heavenly kingdom, that charge would come before any duties of this earthly realm. If she is committed to the call of God on her life, a sense of divine purpose would give her boldness and uncompromising courage to do the Lord's will, no matter what this world expects—just like John the Baptist.

What do you think?

In the comments section, please give your reasons. If you hate her, tell us why, specifically. If you love her, give an explanation. I can't wait to hear your ideas.

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