What is the Purpose of Setting Goals?

Summary

Have you ever wondered if you could simply stop the hustle and live life without the constant pressure of goals and progress? It’s a tempting thought, especially when you are exhausted! But there is a reason that sitting in "limbo" feels so unnatural and frustrating to your soul. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and advisory board member Amanda Powell answer the essential question: What is the purpose of setting goals?

We move from just "getting things done" to "becoming who you were meant to be" by revealing that goal-seeking is actually divinely inherent in you—patterned after God Himself! We discuss the pain of "Limbo Fatigue" and why holding still is often the hardest thing for a growing spirit to do. Amanda also shares a powerful, raw story about how a 14-day migraine forced her to completely pause her exciting new business goals to spend a year focusing on yoga and physical healing. If you are feeling stuck in a waiting place or frustrated by a detour, this episode will help you understand that flexibility isn't failure—it's being Spirit-led.

Episode Takeaways

1. The DNA of Progress: Why do even 5-year-olds have goals (like winning a game)? Because the desire to progress is divinely inherent in us. God is a goal-setter ("to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"), and we inherited that trait. The purpose of goals isn't perfection; it is becoming.
2. Limbo Fatigue: If you are frustrated by being stuck in a "waiting place," don't feel guilty. That frustration is simply proof that your spirit is hungry for growth. Limbo is often a training ground for your next big stretch.
3. The Mountain Principle: Goals keep life an adventure. Just like a child wants to climb a mountain simply "because it is there," goals add a sense of learning, excitement, and forward momentum to our daily lives.
4. The Divine Pivot: Amanda quit her job to start a business, but was hit with a 14-day migraine. She had to ask God: "Is this the right goal?" The answer was no—her goal for that year needed to be healing her body through yoga. Sometimes the purpose of a goal is to lead you to the real goal God has for you.

Resources

Are you feeling stuck in limbo and unsure of your next step? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It features the "Sacred Brainstorm" worksheet to help you determine if your current goal is aligned with God's timing. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout

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Reflection Questions

1. Have you ever wished you could just "stop" having goals? When you are forced to sit still (limbo), how does your spirit react?
2. Do you view your goals as a checklist of things to get done, or as a process of becoming?
3. Think about a time you were super excited about a goal, but God hit the "pause" button (like Amanda's business). What did you learn during that detour?
4. Ask yourself: "Is my current goal the right goal for this specific season of my life?"

Guest & Host

Tamara K. Anderson @tamarakanderson

Amanda Powell @abundance_principles_

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-setting-goals