“Aligning with God’s Will”
Stand with me now and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my This is my Bible.
I am what it says I am.
I have what it says I have.
I can do what it says I can do.
Today I will be taught more of the Word of God.
I boldly confess:
My mind is alert.
My heart is receptive.
I will never be the same.
I am about to receive the incorruptible, indestructible, ever-living seed of the Word of God.
I will never be the same—
I’ll never be the same,
in Jesus’ Name!
Amen.
Introduction: The Power of Alignment
As we step into a new season—whether a new year, a new chapter, or a new beginning—many people ask, “What is God’s will for my life?”
God’s will is not a mystery meant to frustrate us; it is a pathway meant to guide us. The problem is not that God is silent—the problem is often that we are misaligned.
Just like a car that is out of alignment pulls to one side, a life that is out of alignment with God’s will produces unnecessary strain, confusion, frustration, and delay.
Turn with me to Proverbs 3:5–6 and say, "Amen" when you are there.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”
When our lives are aligned with God:
Our decisions become clearer
Our steps become steadier
Our purpose becomes stronger
If you ignore your GPS, it doesn’t stop working—but you may end up lost, delayed, or circling the same block. God’s voice works the same way. Alignment requires humility, trust, and obedience.
Point 1: Trust God Completely
Alignment begins with trust.
Many people trust God partially—until the path doesn’t make sense, the door doesn’t open, or the answer is delayed.
But Proverbs doesn’t say, “Trust the Lord when you understand.”
It says, “Trust the Lord with ALL your heart.”
Partial trust leads to partial obedience.
Complete trust leads to divine direction.
Biblical Truth
When we lean on our own understanding:
We rush
We force doors
We override God’s timing
When we trust God:
He protects us from costly mistakes
He orders our steps
He straightens crooked paths
Daniel wanted a promotion and prayed for favor, but every opportunity seemed blocked. Instead of pushing harder, he paused and sought God. God redirected him to start a workplace outreach. In time, the promotion came—but more importantly, lives were changed.
God often aligns our lives by redirecting our priorities.
Start every day with this prayer:
“Lord, I trust You more than my feelings, logic, or fear.”
Invite God into every decision, not just big ones.
Keep a journal of God’s direction—it builds confidence in His voice.
Point 2: Seek God’s Kingdom First
Matthew 6:33:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Misalignment happens when we seek:
Comfort first
Security first
Money first
Approval first
Alignment happens when we seek:
God’s rule
God’s righteousness
God’s purposes
God is not against success—He just refuses to be second.
A farmer focuses on planting and nurturing, not worrying about harvest timing. In the same way, when we focus on God’s kingdom, He handles the results.
Ask before major decisions:
“Does this advance God’s purpose in my life?”
Schedule your life around spiritual priorities, not the other way around.
Commit to prayer, Word, worship, and service consistently.
Point 3: Delight in God’s Will
Psalm 37:4:
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
This verse does not mean God gives us whatever we want—it means when we delight in Him, He reshapes what we want.
Alignment changes desires before it changes direction.
Maria chased success but felt empty. When she shifted her focus to delighting in God—through worship, serving, and prayer—she discovered joy, clarity, and peace. Her career didn’t disappear; it aligned.
Spend daily time delighting in God, not just asking from Him.
Ask God to purify and align your desires.
Declare:
“Lord, I want what You want more than what I want.”
Point 4: Trust God’s Timing
Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.”
God’s plans include:
Timing
Process
Preparation
Impatience creates misalignment. Waiting builds maturity.
Seeds grow underground before they grow above ground. Just because you don’t see progress doesn’t mean
God isn’t working.
Stop comparing your timeline to others.
Thank God for where you are while trusting Him for where you’re going.
Pray daily:
“Lord, I trust Your timing—even when I don’t understand it.”
Point 5: Surrender Your Plans Fully
Romans 8:28:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him…”
Alignment requires surrender—not resignation, but trust.
God cannot guide what we refuse to release.
Mark planned to move abroad for career growth. Through prayer, God revealed a calling to serve locally. When Mark surrendered his plans, God opened doors of influence, provision, and purpose he never imagined.
Write down your goals.
Place each one before God in prayer.
Be willing to let God revise, delay, or redirect them.
If you desire to walk in God’s will—
If you’re ready to surrender control—
If you want clarity, peace, and direction—
Come forward for prayer right now.
This is not a call to perfection.
This is a call to alignment.
Ask yourself these Questions
Am I trusting God fully or selectively?
Am I seeking God’s kingdom or my comfort?
Am I willing to surrender my timeline?
Let us pray.
“Father, today I surrender my plans, my goals, and my future to You. Align my heart with Your will. Teach me to trust You fully, seek Your kingdom first, and delight in Your ways. Order my steps, redeem my past, and direct my future. I choose alignment over control and obedience over fear. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
