Intentions don't count

Does the title seem harsh? It does to me, but I can't seem to convince myself that it is wrong. We all have intentions to do or say things. It is easy to believe that all these intentions are good, at least they seem good at the time. What I am unable to shake from the back of my head is the fact that it is what we actually do that really matters. If I "intend" to get the wife a gift but never actually get it what is actually counted? Sure she will say "it is the thought that counts" but let's be honest with ourselves, the actions are the important part. The example of the gift for Mrs, seems innocuous. What if we change that example to "love your child" or "feed the hungry" or "stay faithful to my spouse".

Great intentions, but not following through with those is … you get the point, right?

Winter Wood

Occasionally we get a chance to see the value we bring to others. A thank you, a concerned query about your health, a request for help. Today I was asked to help find some heating wood for the winter. I don't buy firewood for my place, but I do know a little about the local suppliers, so I offered as much help as I could. The most significant part of the conversation to me was the answer to my question about why I was being asked: "I figured you would know, and I know you wouldn't send me in the wrong direction".

While I may not know much about firewood, I now know a bit more about my value to at least one person.