06.01.02 What is Spiritual Alignment?

What is Spiritual Alignment?

Spiritual alignment is the harmonious synchronisation of an individual's ‘inner life’ with a higher power, divine purpose; or deeply held spiritual values, discipline, commitments and convictions. In the context of marriage, such an alignment is not merely having the same ‘religion’ or beliefs, but sharing a spiritual foundation that allows two people to walk together in unity rather than pulling in opposite directions. The couple’s relationship is anchored in shared faith, common direction and reverence for the same God and His authority.

2 Corinthians 6:14 instructs us to be spiritually aligned. That portion of scripture reads (MSG): “Don’t become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That’s not partnership; that’s war. Is light best friends with dark? Does Christ go strolling with the Devil? Do trust and mistrust hold hands? Who would think of setting up pagan idols in God’s holy Temple? But that is exactly what we are, each of us a temple in whom God lives. God himself put it this way: “I’ll live in them, move into them; I’ll be their God and they’ll be my people. So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good,” says God. “Don’t link up with those who will pollute you. I want you all for myself. I’ll be a Father to you; you’ll be sons and daughters to me.” The Word of the Master, God”.