Many words, a multitude of writers, one King

If you’ve spent much time in the blogosphere, you’ll agree that it’s a vast wasteland — with wonderful oasis’ of retreat scattered in the desert. Today, over at The High Calling, I featured some great writers from around the network.  It’s a joy to find places that refresh, challenge and encourage me. And maybe you, too.

One of the posts really jumped out at me is called Ahem. by Nancy Franson, who blogs at Out of My Alleged Mind.

My mother was a believer in the power of “ahem.” If I accepted a gift from someone and turned away before expressing proper appreciation, she would just clear her throat. With that near-guttural sound I instantly knew what she wanted me to do. “Young man, you turn around and say ‘thank you.’”

It worked.

Now, as an adult, I’m well-mannered with people, but not always grateful toward God.  So He finds unique ways to give gentle, yet firm reminders of the gifts I’ve been given.

Many writers are active in Ann Voskamp’s Gratitude Community and are learning how to spot and respond to the divinely-inspired “ahems” in the world around us. 

For me yesterday I had a friend simply tell me that I had found my place and I that was doing well in it. I’ve wandered for a long time. I’ve wondered for many a season. Could it be true? While I contemplated the impact of those words, I was reminded to turn around and say “thank you God.”

How about you? Has God cleared His throat lately? What was it like and what did you do? You can leave your comment here. 

Nancy Franson — Ahem

Lyla Lindquist – Neither and He Came Home Seeing
A Simple Country Girl  — Love God, Love People

Michael Perkins — Faking Inability
Lydia Will — The Why of Encouragement