The morning came too soon. I wanted to curl under the covers and stay awhile. The chores were calling me and I was trying to ignore them. In the end, my will won over my want. I got up to face the day.

It was not the first time I faced that struggle. Will and want have been fighting for control of my life since as far back as I can remember. It is not unusual for them to battle it out on a moment by moment basis throughout my day. Want fights will for the power to dictate my path. The days when I have encouragement, peace and joy on my side are the days that my will wins. The days when I may feel discouraged, tired or defeated my want takes the lead.

The struggle to make the right choice starts in my mind. I have to think about doing in order to make it happen, but then I have to choose to take that action to move my thoughts into reality.

There are days that I crash. The day does not slip passed with little things getting missed. I just simply choose NOT to do anything. I give the day to my want. By the end of the day, I am completely exhausted and nothing has been accomplished. Not doing anything means there is that much more to do the next day leaving me a little bit exhausted the next day before the day has even started.

There are days when I am perfect – or at least I set out to be. I do all the things on my to-do list and maybe even a few extra items just for good measure. I end the day tired, but at peace because the list has been cleared and the day is filled with triumphs.

There are days when I flip back and forth between will and want. Some moments I am walking the right path and others I am kicked back doing nothing constructive (and sometimes doing something destructive). I end the day frustrated and even a bit confused.

No matter what my choice – will or want – there is one thing for certain. The day will end. My choice does not change the time. My choice does not even change the circumstances. But my choice will change me.

Sometimes the only difference between choosing want and choosing will is a step. Putting that one foot in front of the other will not only take me across the floor but it moves me into the place where my will can drive me to my purpose.

I may want, but I will – and that one choice gives me the ability to ignite dreams and light passions that will open doors to opportunities that I could never otherwise see.

Will or Want.

Which way are you heading?