Discussing God whilst shooting my HK53

Summary

In this reflective video, the speaker shares a personal journey of overcoming obstacles, spirituality, and growth. He recounts a pivotal moment in his life when he faced a potential security clearance denial that would derail his dream of becoming a US Army officer. While working as a journalist in Paris, he prayed for guidance, seeking God’s help. The speaker had a revelation about accepting God's will, leading to his unexpected approval of the clearance. This experience taught him the value of acceptance over asking, and he now carries this lesson through life's challenges.

Takeaways

• 😀 The narrator reflects on the importance of taking time for personal reflection and connecting with others, as time is a finite resource.
• 😀 The narrator shares a personal story about struggling to obtain a security clearance before becoming a US Army officer.
• 😀 He initially pursued a career in medicine but switched to journalism, with the army sponsoring his education in exchange for military service.
• 😀 While working as a journalist in Paris, the narrator was waiting for his clearance to become an officer, but faced an obstacle when the FBI issued an intent to deny his clearance.
• 😀 The narrator shares the emotional dilemma of potentially losing the military career he had dreamed of, and the financial burden that would come with that.
• 😀 As part of his journalistic assignment in Paris, he documented all the cathedrals in the city while also praying for guidance regarding his clearance issue.
• 😀 The narrator had a personal revelation during his visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral, realizing that he had been treating God like a genie, asking for things rather than seeking guidance.
• 😀 He accepted the idea that his own desires might not align with God's plan, and he committed to walking God's path, regardless of the outcome.
• 😀 After this shift in perspective, the narrator received an email that his clearance had been approved, leading to his eventual acceptance as a US Army officer.
• 😀 The story serves as a reminder that we often want things from God because we think we know better, but sometimes it's about learning acceptance and trusting God's plan.
• 😀 The narrator concludes with a reflection on how he continues to remind himself to accept God's will, especially during difficult times.

Q & A

What was the main challenge the narrator faced before becoming an officer in the US Army?

The main challenge was a security clearance issue, which could have led to the denial of their clearance and ultimately prevented them from becoming an officer in the US Army.

Why did the narrator leave their medical school track and pursue a career in journalism?

The narrator left medical school to become a journalist, with the intention of having the US Army fund their education in exchange for a few years of service as a military officer.

What was the significance of the phone call from the narrator's colonel?

The phone call from the colonel was significant because it informed the narrator that the FBI had issued an intent to deny their security clearance, jeopardizing their opportunity to become an officer.

How did the narrator respond to the potential denial of their clearance?

In response to the potential denial, the narrator visited various cathedrals in Paris and prayed, asking for guidance and help in securing their clearance.

What realization did the narrator have during their prayer at the Notre Dame Cathedral?

The narrator realized that they had been asking God for things selfishly, like a pagan god, instead of seeking to understand and accept God's will. They learned that they needed to be open to God's guidance rather than focusing on personal desires.

What was the outcome after the narrator accepted God's will in their prayer?

After accepting God's will, the narrator received an email from their colonel informing them that their security clearance had been approved, allowing them to become an officer in the US Army.

What does the narrator reflect on regarding the relationship with God and asking for things?

The narrator reflects that people often ask God for things because they think they know better, but sometimes God's plan is different, and it’s important to accept His will rather than trying to control the outcome.

Why does the narrator continue to revisit this experience even in difficult times?

The narrator revisits this experience as a reminder to accept God's will and to understand that they are merely an instrument of God's plan, especially during hard times.

How does the narrator's career transition from journalism to the military reflect their personal values?

The narrator's decision to transition from journalism to the military reflects a strong sense of duty and a desire to serve their country, even if it meant changing their initial career path and sacrificing financial stability.

What lesson does the narrator hope to document for future reflection?

The narrator hopes to document the lesson of accepting God's will and trusting that His path is better than any personal desire, especially when facing difficult circumstances or uncertain outcomes.