What is a Good Spiritual Goal?

SummaryHave you ever felt shame for missing a spiritual goal, like failing to read your bible for an hour or missing a daily devotion? Most of us think a "good" goal has to be massive to count. But when we fall short, we don't feel inspired—we feel discouraged and disconnected. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and advisory board member Tiffany Fletcher ask the fundamental question: What is a good spiritual goal?We tackle the pain of spiritual perfectionism by revealing the simple truth: a good goal is whatever takes you one step closer to God from where you are right now. Tiffany shares the powerful "Sunrise Analogy"—explaining how reorienting yourself toward the Light is more important than perfect performance. We also discuss the "Prodigal Principle," reminding us that God runs to us the moment we turn back, regardless of how long we’ve been away. Whether you need to replace comparison with contentment, practice gratitude, or simply pray while brushing your teeth, this episode gives you a rapid-fire list of 25 attainable ideas to start today. Tune in to learn how to set milestones that bring joy instead of guilt!Episode TakeawaysThe "One Step" Rule: A good spiritual goal isn't about grandeur; it's about direction. It is simply the next baby step that moves you closer to God from where you stand today.Shame is a Barrier: Setting impossible goals (like an hour of study for a busy mom) creates failure, which leads to shame. Shame disconnects us from God. A "good" goal is attainable and connects you to Him through small wins.The Prodigal Principle: You don't have to earn your way back. As soon as the son turned toward home, the Father ran to him. God is already running toward you; you just have to turn.The Sunrise Analogy: Scientifically, a sunrise is just the earth turning back toward the sun. If you feel "in the dark," you don't need to manufacture light; you just need to reorient yourself (turn) back toward the Son.ResourceReady to set a spiritual goal that you can actually achieve without guilt? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It includes tools to help you avoid the perfectionism trap and stay consistent with the Spirit. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkoutReflection QuestionsAre your current spiritual goals set up to make you feel successful or shameful? How could you shrink one goal to make it a guaranteed “win” today?Which of the 25 rapid-fire goals resonated most with you? (e.g., resting in God, obeying promptly, replacing comparison?)How does the “Sunrise Analogy” change how you view a “dark” spiritual season? What is one small turn you can make toward the Light today?Do you believe God is running toward you, or do you feel like He is waiting for you to perform better first? How does the Prodigal Son story challenge that belief?Transcripthttps://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/what-is-a-good-spiritual-goal