Spiritual Alignment

Pastor Tim Howard
December 26, 2009

If you have ever suffered from back problems you surely know what it means to be ‘bent out of shape.’ When this happens to a person, their walk is altered and the way they stand is more crooked than a lifetime criminal. People who’ve experienced what I’m describing are very thankful they know a good Chiropractor. A visit to his / her office may be a bit painful and you may hear a few cracks in your skeletal system during the visit but more often than not you leave feeling better. Why did you need to visit the Doctor? Most of the time it’s because you were out of Alignment.

Chiropractors are not the only ones who realize the importance of maintaining proper alignment if we are to experience a joy filled existence. Mechanics will tell you that tires need to be aligned and if you ever try to open a safe that uses a combination lock, you’ll discover you need the right numbers to be in the right order. If they aren’t aligned it will not open. Alignment means to put things into correct or appropriate order so they can function at their maximum potential. Every once in a while we all need to check our alignment. By doing so we insure we will reach our God designed goals.

The Bible says God has a goal for each and every one of us, each and every day of each and every year. He has created us for good reasons and for a wonderful purpose. We are also told in the Word of God that this goal will only be reached if we order our priorities around His vast knowledge, character and understanding. If we align ourselves with Him by putting Him first in all things, life can function at the maximum.

It may help if I share five signs, which indicate you are in proper alignment with God by using the acrostic F.I.R.S.T.

F. Your FINANCIAL decisions will include a willingness to contribute to some charity work so peace and goodwill can reach out to mankind. You will not spend all you earn on today but invest in people for a bright tomorrow.

I. Your INTEREST will begin to change. When you spend time with the Lord, He gives your heart new desires. You’ll acquire a taste for the things of God and what’s important to Him.

R. Your RELATIONSHIPS with others will be strengthened and restored if broken. You may have to leave some relationships behind but are willing to do so in order to pursue healthy ones.

S. Your SCHEDULE will make time for Jesus. You will invest time in studying God’s Word, visiting with other Christians and helping those in need.

T. Your THOUGHT and TALK will be changing. People will notice you have a new way of thinking because they see you have a new way of acting. You will start talking about the positive stuff rather than the negative stuff.

As 2009 comes to a close it would be wise for all of us to stop, reflect, inspect our lives and see if we are aligned properly. There are some great things ahead in 2010 and God doesn’t want you to miss out on anything. I encourage you to visit one of the many Church families in Kings County this weekend. They would love to see you and will help you get an alignment if needed. Happy New Year!