Align with Your Design
- Dr. Michael Stallings

- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26

The Bible teaches us all mankind is made in the image of God—created in His likeness, designed with divine intent. When a person comes to know Christ and begins to study the Word, they discover something remarkable: God has always known them. Before He formed them in the womb, He knew them. (Jeremiah. 1:5) Before the foundation of the world, He was preparing their arrival. He lives in the eternal present—embracing all yesterdays, todays, and tomorrows at once.
In Him, nothing is unknown, and no one is forgotten.
To “align with your design” is to surrender to this truth. It isn’t simply about talents, skills, or personality traits—it’s about stepping into the eternal identity God has declared over you. He designed you not just to function, but to flourish in Christ.
In Scripture, we see what this alignment looks like. Jesus tells the adulteress to go and sin no more. He calls the liar to truth, the thief to integrity, and the broken to healing. Why? Because sin is misalignment—it distorts the image of God within us. But righteousness, peace, kindness, and self-control—these are fruits of the Spirit and reflections of our true design.
So friend, don't be paralyzed by your weaknesses. Don’t live defined by what you’ve done or failed to do. Grow in Christ by leaning into what He has placed within you when he filled you with His Spirit. And know this: your greatest strength is found in His Word and the way He uses it to sanctify your soul. the scriptures very black and white about this.
Align with your design. Get into The Word. Begin today. I pray it for you in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
What lies about yourself have you allowed shape how you act, think and be?
What adjustments can you make right now to help think of yourself as God does?
Prayer:
Father God, I know you created all things and all things were good. While I may be marred by enherited and committed sin, you still created me in your holy image. Forgive me when I do not reflect your glory and renew me in your strength. Let me reflect you father! Let me think, act and be like Christ Jesus my Savior. I believe this truth about me, let me never forget it.
Amen!
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