Proper Bitachon regarding mitzvah performance
The Chovos Halevavos (Duties of the Heart) teaches us that there are 3 components to doing a mitzvah:
- Choosing what is right
This involves the evaluation process: what is the right thing to do? - Deciding to do it
Now that I have ascertained the correct course of action, I must choose to do it. - Doing it
This refers to physically carrying out the task.
Two out of three parts are completely in my control: I have the ability to identify what is right and to decide to do it. However, the third aspect, carrying through with the action, is not completely in my hands.
Let's take an example:
Moishy knows that he should get up to go to shul every morning for Shacharis (#1). Even though he really likes to sleep late,
