Mindset Makeover: Phase 4 - Alignment Five-Day Devotional

Devotional: Your car has four tires. Ideally, all four tires should match: the same brand, size, tread, and pattern. Problems occur when your wheels are misaligned. When your wheels are out of alignment, you tend to drift, pulling left or right. Your steering wheel becomes crooked, resulting in a shaky driving experience. Rolling resistance forces your engine to burn more fuel, and extra stress damages your suspension and drivetrain, resulting in expensive repairs.

First natural, then spiritual: many of us are living our lives out of alignment. Like a car with misaligned wheels, we’re moving forward, but the journey is shaky and stressful. We burn through our emotional and spiritual fuel at an alarming rate because we are fighting constant, unseen resistance. We wonder why we are so exhausted, stressed by things that shouldn’t have power over us. We are supposed to have access to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, yet we live with a low-grade anxiety.

When Jesus said, “Do not worry,” He spoke it as a command, not a suggestion. Do you treat the promises of God as platitudes rather than realities? When we fail to take Jesus at His word, we are out of alignment. Getting back into alignment isn't about trying harder; it’s about surrendering to the One who can straighten us out. The good news is that the Master Mechanic is available for your next pit stop. He doesn’t just patch the problem; He renews our minds, allowing us to test and approve His good, pleasing, and perfect will. A truly renewed mind is properly aligned with the will of God.