Scared to Set Big Goals? 3 Biblical Steps to Faith

Summary

Have you ever felt a prompting to do something so massive that it terrified you? If you are scared to set big goals because the "what ifs" are paralyzing you, you are not alone. In this special episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and co-founder Wendi Christensen pull back the curtain on their own recent battle with fear. They reveal a massive announcement—moving from a weekly to a daily podcast—and share the raw, honest truth about the fear that came with it.

If you are scared to set big goals, this episode provides the biblical blueprint to move from paralysis to power. We dive into the "Stretch Factor" from Isaiah 54, explaining why God asks us to lengthen our cords and why discomfort is a sign of growth, not failure. Wendi breaks down the neuroscience of fear (the amygdala hijack) and how taking action is the only way to shift your brain back to faith. Finally, we introduce the "Look Back Principle" used by King David before he fought Goliath. By the end, you’ll have the tools to stop being scared to set big goals and start trusting the God who is building the house with you.

Episode Takeaways

1. The Stretch Factor: God rarely asks us to stay comfortable. Just as Isaiah 54:2 commands us to "enlarge the place of thy tent," God-given assignments usually require us to lengthen our cords and strengthen our stakes. If you feel stretched, you are likely right where God wants you.
2. Action Breaks Paralysis: Fear lives in the amygdala (the "fight, flight, or freeze" center). The spiritual and psychological cure for being paralyzed by a goal is action. Moving forward shifts your brain into the prefrontal cortex and activates faith.
3. The Look Back Principle: Before David fought Goliath, he looked back at his victories over the lion and the bear (1 Samuel 17:37). When you face a scary new future, look back at your history with God to build the confidence that He will deliver you again.
4. We Are Laborers Together: You don't build alone. 1 Corinthians 3:9 reminds us that we are "laborers together with God." He is the architect; we just show up for our shift.

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Reflection Questions

1. What is one "lion or bear" God has helped you defeat in the past? How does remembering that victory change how you feel about your current "Goliath"?
2. Read Isaiah 54:2. In what specific area of your life (relationships, business, ministry)...