Applying for jobs...

[Jermyn Davidson]

I've grown tired of Orlando.

I've applied for jobs with "our uncle" in Dallas, Rhode Island, Germany, and will apply for Iraq.

The thing is, I prayed several years ago about going back to Iraq and/or Afghanistan as a civilian, but felt impressed that Our Father's answer was, "No." Today, I am not sure that was ever His answer or if that is His answer today still.

I've been hesitant since 2006 to work as a civilian in the Middle East, even though my last combat tour was 2008.

But my hesitancy makes no sense to me and I feel like I am just wasting time and squandering opportunities for career advancement and the pay raises that follow.

So, why am I putting all this out there?


Is there any one who ever thought God was telling them "No" on an issue, only to find out you made a mistake, He wasn't saying "No" and it was just your apprehension that deceived you?


Is there anyone who God did say, "No" on an issue, but you realize that His "No" was not a permanent "No"? How did you know His "No" had turned into a "Yes"?


For me, the "No" in question pertains to working as a civilian, in any capacity, in the Middle East.