Scripture:
“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.” – Luke 22:42
Beloved,
The highest calling of a believer is to live in complete alignment with the will of the Father. Divine alignment is the place where your life, purpose, and God’s plan intersect. A place of surrender, intimacy, and fruitfulness.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42), showing us the ultimate posture of obedience and submission. True alignment is not passive; it is a conscious, daily choice to let God’s will govern every thought, word, and action.
To walk in divine alignment, we must present ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God (Romans 12:1). A living sacrifice is one whose desires, ambitions, and plans are laid down so that God can direct every step.
It is in surrender that He refines us, shapes us, and prepares us for every good work. You are most valuable when you are at the centre of God’s will. The more you walk in His will, the more He equips you, strengthens you, and positions you to fulfil His purposes.
Alignment with God requires intimacy. We draw near to Him through prayer, worship, and obedience, allowing His Word and Spirit to shape our decisions. In this space, we come to understand His heart, His desire for obedience, love, and passion for souls.
Scripture reminds us, “When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7). Divine alignment brings clarity, peace, and authority because we are operating in harmony with God’s design.
Eternal life is found in knowing the Father and His Son (John 17:3), and this knowledge deepens as we yield our will to His. Every step we take in alignment with Him opens doors of blessing, multiplies our effectiveness, and ensures our lives produce lasting impact.
To live outside of His will is to walk in limitation, but in alignment, every gift, every talent, and every opportunity is multiplied according to His plan.
May the Lord help us to embrace divine alignment fully to live as living sacrifices, surrendered, refined, and empowered, so that we may echo the prayer of our Lord: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”
Adeolu Bakare
