The Power of Alignment: How to Position Yourself for Purpose-Driven Prosperity
- Sherry Higdon
- Feb 14
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 15
As a Christian entrepreneur, you know deep down that God has called you to build a successful business—not just for yourself, but to bless others, impact lives, and secure your family's future. You believe that wealth is a gift from God, a resource meant to flow through you as a force for good.
But if you've been working tirelessly, trying every strategy, yet still struggling to break through… the problem may not be your work ethic, dedication, or even your skills. The issue may be alignment.
What Is Alignment and Why Does It Matter?
Alignment is when your thoughts, actions, and strategies are in harmony with God’s plan for your life and business. It’s not just about working hard—it’s about working right.
When you're aligned:
Your efforts feel purposeful instead of exhausting
Doors open effortlessly instead of you forcing them
Clarity replaces confusion, making decisions easier
God’s favor accelerates your progress in ways you couldn’t have done alone
But when you’re out of alignment, you’ll find yourself striving, stuck, and spinning your wheels, wondering why success seems so difficult to grasp.
Signs You May Be Out of Alignment
If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or drained, it may be time to check your alignment. Here are a few red flags:
You feel overwhelmed because you’re trying to do too many things at once
Your business lacks direction and you keep second-guessing yourself
You're constantly chasing new strategies, but nothing seems to stick
You're working hard, but not seeing results that match your effort
You feel disconnected from your mission, like you’ve lost sight of why you started
If any of these resonate with you, don’t panic—alignment is something you can adjust and restore.
How to Get Back in Alignment
1. Align Your Actions with Your Assignment
Are you building the business God called you to build, or are you chasing something that looks successful but isn’t meant for you?
Take a step back and ask:
What problem am I called to solve?
Who am I truly meant to serve?
Is my business reflecting my unique gifts and purpose?
Success isn’t about doing what’s trendy—it’s about doing what’s true to YOU.
2. Align Your Focus with God’s Timing
Sometimes, we push so hard for results that we try to force things before their appointed time. The right business, the right audience, the right revenue—it all comes when you’re in step with God’s plan.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven."
Instead of rushing, ask God:
Is this the right season for this move?
What do I need to focus on NOW?
What distractions need to go so I can stay on course?
3. Align Your Mindset with Kingdom Principles
If you believe wealth is a gift from God, then you must also believe that you are worthy of receiving it.
Imposter syndrome, fear, and doubt will try to keep you small, making you question if you have what it takes. But here’s the truth:
God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called.
You are already equipped with everything you need to start.
Your gifts were meant to make room for you. (Proverbs 18:16)
4. Align Your Strategy with Simplicity
One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is overcomplicating the process. You don’t need ten offers, five websites, and a million strategies.
You need:
One clear problem you solve
One audience you serve
One simple way to reach them
When you stop trying to do everything, you free yourself to focus on what actually moves the needle.
The Shift That Changes Everything
The moment you shift from striving to aligning, things start to flow. Clients find you. Ideas become clear. Strategies actually work. And instead of fighting for every win, you begin walking in divine favor.
Your Next Step
If you’ve been grinding but not growing, working hard but feeling lost, today is the day to pause and realign.
Ask God for clarity on what needs to shift
Let go of distractions that keep you from your true path
Simplify your strategy so you can focus on what matters
Step into the confidence that you are called, equipped, and ready
God isn’t withholding success from you—He’s waiting for you to align with the path He’s already prepared.
Are you ready to get in alignment? Your breakthrough starts here.
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