The Powerlessness of Unintended Choices

We each make a million choices every day. We choose what clothes to wear, what food to eat, what TV shows to watch, and how fast to drive. Every day we each make thousands of choices.

Or do we?

There is a wonderful secret to success known as the 'power of intention.' The New Agers state that when we are fully committed to a goal, the universe will help us to achieve it. But, they tell us, we must be fully committed. We must INTEND to achieve the goal. Wishy-washiness does not inspire the universe to help anyone. :)

Well, there is some truth to that. We are not to be double-minded (James 1), and we are to do things with all of our might (Ecclesiastes 9:10). And, God himself does reward us when we step out in faith to accomplish our goals. Faith means that we put ourselves out there. We step into the overflowing Jordan, knowing that failure means death, but we do it anyway. And the river parts. That is the power of intention. It is something that appears to be built into the spiritual fabric of our universe. It is a principle.

Jesus spoke about intention and commitment in Luke 9:62, "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

Now, about those choices.

Are we really making a choice when we wear the same clothes that we've always worn, eat the same foods we've always eaten, and drive to the same job that we've always driven to? Are those choices or habits? Are they packed with the 'power of intention' or are they just so many ruts in a well-traveled road?

The power of intention lies in the choice to do something different. When you feel your knees knocking a little bit, when you've got something to lose but you do it anyway. When you step out in faith.

Intention without action is just a wish.

So, the question must be asked: When was the last time that you really made a choice?

Let me know about it.