How to Faith Goals

Summary

Have you ever received a clear prompting from God—maybe to start a business, heal a relationship, or launch a ministry—and immediately felt a wave of panic? Most of us shut down when the vision is bigger than our current capacity. In this practical episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and advisory board member Amy Johnson answer the question: How to achieve faith goals when you have no idea where to start.

We move from spiritual paralysis to empowered process by sharing a toolkit of "Warrior Hacks." Amy shares the "National Geographic Zoom" analogy, explaining why God only shows us a tiny texture of the map at a time (because if we saw the whole picture, we’d run!). We discuss the 42% Rule—why writing your goal down drastically increases your success rate—and share creative, "redneck" ways to keep your goals visible, from packing tape in the shower to lock screens. Finally, we tackle the "Dam Principle"—understanding that the adversary wants to damn (stop) your progress—and give you a specific protocol to cast out darkness when all hell breaks loose. Tune in to turn your massive download into manageable steps!

Episode Takeaways

1. Capture the Download: God’s inspiration often comes as a heavy weight in our minds. whether you are a writer or a talker, you must get it out of your head and into the physical world to process it.
2. The "Zoom" Analogy: Like those zoomed-in photos in National Geographic, God usually only shows us a tiny piece of the texture. If He showed us the full picture (the "forest"), we would be overwhelmed. Our job is to focus on the zoomed-in step, not the whole map.
3. The 42% Rule: You are 42% more likely to achieve a goal simply by writing it down. Use visual anchors like sticky notes on mirrors or phone lock screens to keep the vision in front of your face.
4. The "Dam" Principle: The word "damn" means to stop progress (like a river dam). Satan is damned (stopped), so he wants to stop your progress too. When resistance hits, it’s not a sign to quit; it’s a sign to use spiritual warfare to cast out the adversary.

Free Resource

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Reflection Questions

1. Think of a goal God has given you. If you are honest, are you trying to look at the "whole map" instead of the "zoomed-in" step?
2. How do you best process revelation? Are you a writer (journaling) or a talker (verbal processing)? Are you making space for that method?
3. Have you experienced the "Dam Principle"—where everything goes wrong just as you start to make progress? How does realizing this is an enemy tactic

Summary

In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we tackle the high-stakes question: Why set faith goals when life is already a whirlwind of chaos? Host Tamara K. Anderson and advisory board member Amy Johnson explore how a single spiritual anchor can shift your entire world from merely "good" to truly "great."

If you feel constantly bombarded by the noise of the world—like you are driving down a freeway of endless distractions—this episode is for you. Amy shares the powerful "Fence Post Analogy," explaining how keeping your eye on one fixed point (Jesus) allows you to plow a straight line in every other area of your life, including your business and family. We also revisit the story of Mary and Martha, uncovering a surprising insight: the true indicator of whether you have chosen the "better part" isn't just about what you are doing, but whether you are at peace while doing it. Whether you are a "scriptorian" like Amy's mom or a "doer" like her dad, this episode reveals how faith goals act as the ultimate filter to help you discern the vital few from the trivial many. Tune in to move from frantic to focused!

Episode Takeaways

1. The Whirlwind of Distraction: We live in a world of "dizzying distractions." Faith goals act as a spiritual filter, helping us cut through the misinformation and noise to focus on what matters most.
2. The Mary & Martha Filter: The difference between Mary (sitting) and Martha (serving) wasn't just their actions; it was their internal state. Martha was anxious; Mary was at peace. If your goals don't bring you peace, it’s time to re-center.
3. The Fence Post Analogy: To plow a straight row, a farmer must keep his eye on a fixed fence post at the end of the field. If you keep your eye on Jesus (your fence post), every other "row" in your life (health, finances, family) will naturally straighten out.
4. Good is the Enemy of Great: Drawing from the book Good to Great, we learn that settling for a "good" life often keeps us from the "great" life God has for us. Faith goals help us choose the great part.

FREE Resource

Ready to find your "Fence Post" and stop the spiritual dizziness? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It includes the "Sacred Brainstorm" worksheet to help you filter out the noise and hear God's voice. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Reflection Questions

1. Do you feel more like Mary (at peace) or Martha (distracted) in your daily life right now? What does that tell you about your current goals?
2. What is the “Whirlwind” in your life (social media, news, busyness) that makes you feel most dizzy? How can a faith goal act as a filter for that specific distraction?
3. Visualize your life as a field. If Jesus is the “Fence Post” at the end, are your current rows (habits/choices) lining up with Him, or are they crooked?

Summary

Are you exhausted trying to achieve big things in your own strength? Do you feel like you are just one setback away from giving up entirely? In this empowering episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and advisory board member Amy Johnson answer the foundational question: What are faith goals?

We move beyond simple positive thinking to explore the unstoppable power of a life anchored in Jesus Christ. Amy breaks down the definition of faith found in Hebrews 11:1—describing it not as a wish, but as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." We discuss the "Parent Lens," revealing why God is rooting for your progress more than your perfection, and why faith without Jesus is just "worldly hustle" that leads to burnout. If you are ready to shift from self-confidence (which fluctuates) to divine confidence (which is steady), this episode will show you the "line upon line" secret to building spiritual muscle in the gym of life. Tune in to solve the pain of feeling unqualified and start stepping into the things God is calling you to do.

Episode Takeaways

1. Faith is Confidence: Based on Hebrews 11:1, a faith goal isn't a wish; it is an action taken with confidence and assurance in God. Faith goals build your capacity to trust what you cannot yet see.
2. The Parent Lens: Just as a parent cheers when a child takes a wobbly first step, God cheers for your growth. He isn't looking for immediate perfection; He is looking for increased capacity.
3. Worldly Hustle vs. Faith: Amy warns that faith without Jesus Christ is just "worldly hustle" and is spiritually dead. True faith goals rely on His strength, not just your willpower, preventing the glory from going to self.
4. The Gym Analogy: Spiritual growth happens "line upon line." You don't start bench-pressing 200 lbs; you start where you are. Every time you obey God's small prompting, you build the spiritual muscle to handle the next "heavier" assignment.

Free Resource

Ready to stop guessing and start hearing? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It includes the "Sacred Brainstorm" worksheet to help you ask God exactly what your next faith goal should be. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

Reflection Questions

1. When you set a goal, is your confidence anchored in your own ability (Self-Confidence) or in God’s promise (Divine Confidence)?
2. Do you view God as a critic waiting for you to fail, or a parent cheering for your first steps? How does the "Parent Lens" change your fear of failure?
3. Are you currently trapped in "worldly hustle"—trying to manifest results without yoking yourself to Jesus?
4. What is the "next hard thing" God is asking you to lift in the spiritual gym...