Gottas’ in the way?

First - what’s the source, why is it a gotta? Second - you realize that ‘gottas’ go beyond, in terms of priorities, shouldas, couldas, and oughtas? So what to do when faced by a gotta. And what if you have more than one gotta at a time? How do you choose which, first? Do you know how a shoulda/coulda/oughta becomes a gotta? Or, for you, gottas have no foundation in themselves but somehow burst forth full grown? Why and how does (fill in the blank) become a gotta?

As usual with me, definitions (or minimally descriptions) are the starting point . What is a gotta? Granted that we may or may not share the same gottas, or have them prioritized the same, regardless... what is a gotta for you? And yes, gotta is in the dictionary... meagerly defined but basically is 'something' you have to, got to do. Not much help. My definition: it's intuitive based on your own personal standards and practices. Actually, one of the fascinating aspects about gottas is that it can be a gotta in one instance and a choice in another. This should give a clearer clue about gotta's definitions.

Gotta's really can be situation based in that in some situations, you really don't have a choice... especially if you are going to be true to who you are or 'promises' you've made to others. It really comes down to your own personal ethics and beliefs and how you demonstrate you. Someone I know has said that they commit to very few people and 'causes' because this allows them the option at the moment. 

Does scripture speak to and indicate gotta's for those who follow Him? Of course. Actually, there are over 100 verses that speak to what God expects from His people.

   "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require 
    of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with 
    your God?" (Micah 6:8 ESV)

   "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all 
    your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
    (Mark 12:30 ESV)

   "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in 
    him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do 
    nothing." (John 15:5 ESV)

   "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these 
    things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33 ESV)

This is only a small representative of gotta's when we follow the Lord. And what are they? ... do justice, love kindness, walk humbly, love the Lord, abide in Him, seek the Kingdom of God. These are examples of the gotta's in our lives. But aren't these really wanna's? Why would we ever accept the gift of life with the Lord and not also accept who we are becoming as a result? When you consider the gottas in your life, use this as a standard for committing to them. Gotta's should only be reinforcement and a standard about who we are.