Copyrighted by Michelle Moore Winder

The Lord has been speaking to me about alignment a LOT lately. I had a stiff neck for almost a week & I felt like my hip was slightly out of place before I realized He was speaking to me. This morning I was prompted to look up the definition.

a·lign·ment

/əˈlīnmənt/

noun

1. arrangement in a straight line, or incorrect or appropriate relative positions.

2. a position of agreement or alliance.

The words ‘appropriate relative position’ and ‘agreement’ really stood out to me. We are all designed perfectly by our Creator and we need to be aligned with Him inappropriate relative position if we want our life to work properly. It benefits us to remember HE is the head & we are the body- and to align ourselves according to His plan.

I was prompted to take this further…

The Consequences of Misalignment:

Being out of alignment with our Designer & Creator will bring us far-reaching consequences, which often include pain.

Issues include:

1. Lost Sense of Mission: When God’s plan & purpose for our life are aligned, they create a compass that gives us a sense of clarity and a mission that guides our actions and decisions. When that alignment fails, we default to self-serving behaviors, and our sense of mission is lost.

2. Disorientation: When our internal values differ from our behavior, we feel confused, frustrated & unclear about our goals. We’re like a ship sailing on a sea without a compass.

3. Damaged Image: When our plan & purpose are aligned with God’s strategy, our internal & external images are united. Failure to maintain alignment with the One who created us causes us to be hypocritical.

4. Pain & Frustration: When we are well-aligned with our Creator, following His strategies creates a sense of belonging & loyalty. When that alignment fails, our sense of loyalty is nearly impossible to maintain; we find ourselves flailing between right & wrong. We often find ourselves frustrated, in physical pain, or dis-ease.

5. Wasted Energy: Struggling between who your spirit knows you’re meant to be, and who you presently are, causes energy loss & misalignment- and often presents physically as exhaustion, back, neck, or joint pain.

We often forget that we are a spirit. We live in a body & have a soul (mind, will & emotions) When our spirit & soul are at odds, there is friction which causes physical issues in our body. It always benefits us to align our soul with our spirit, as our body takes orders from them.

The good news is that alignment is just 3 steps away!3 Steps to Alignment:

The five issues above are red flags that you may be out of alignment. If you’re experiencing them, take these three steps to start the process of realignment:

1. Examine yourself. Take a hard look at your relationship with your Maker. Are you aligned with His strategy and purpose? Do you know what your purpose is?

2. Examine your values. What are your values? How do they compare with God’s? Are your spirit & soul aligned so that your body gets a clear message?

3. Watch your Words. What words are you using to communicate? (With God? With yourself? With others?) What principles are set forth in God’s word? Are you following them? Do your words support a life that’s aligned with God’s plan for you?

Romans 12:1-2 says it well,

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers & sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.”

As always, I’m here for you if you need help. God is relentlessly pursuing you. Let him bring order to your life. ~Michelle Winder 7/10/21

Michelle Winder is a best-selling author of three books, speaker, coach, and consultant. She has been recognized as a Celebrity Maker and Self-defense expert, 3rd Degree Black Belt, and Martial Arts Instructor. She has the ability to connect with people with her life experiences, providing a wealth of inspiring, redemptive speaking topics. Michelle is the Founder and CEO of “Rock Your Red Carpet” that trains hundreds of expert and to succeed as an influencer in today’s society.