In our daily lives, there are many things we have responsibilities for. If we don't fulfill these responsibilities, it can ruin our reputation. We are representatives of what we believe in.
In my daily walk with Jesus, I have a responsibility to spread His Word, be a good witness and live a life pleasing to Him. I am a representative for Christ. I am to be a 24/7 Christian, not just on Sundays. Even though we are all sinners, I must do my best to live a life without cussing, lying, or anything else that would destroy my witness. I stay away from places that can destroy my witness. I have never been in a bar, nor have I ever had the desire to. When I am at church, I feel comfort, warmth and love....I feel I belong. As long as I am a responsible Christian and I represent Christ in the most positive way, there is no question about my reputation.
.......As a member of Central Oklahoma REACT, I am responsible for keeping a professional attitude at all times when dealing with emergencies, or dealing with the public. Our responsibilities are to assist in providing volunteer support to organizations using radio communications and to respond to disasters. Our team also does weather spotting in the Central Oklahoma area. Anytime I have my REACT signs on my truck, it is my responsibility to drive in a courteous and professional manner. That means no tailgating, no speeding and obeying all traffic laws. REACT has a reputation of being professionals and helping others, so that's how I must represent them....in a professional manner. As long as I am being responsible and representing REACT in a professional manner, then our reputation as an organization is never tarnished.
......As a member of the Citizen's Fire Academy Alumni Association (CFAAA) and as the president, I have many responsibilities. I am responsible for making sure our organization sheds a positive light on the Oklahoma City Fire Department. There is no room for negativity. For the last 15 years or so, the CFAAA has had a great reputation of being available anytime the OCFD needs assistance at an event or function. We dress as professionals, so we can represent the OCFD in a positive manner. It is my responsibility to make sure all of our members are great representatives of our organization. Otherwise, our reputation is tarnished and we lose everything we have worked so hard for.
......Many years ago, my dad gave me a plaque that basically told me to never tarnish the family name. In other words, it was my responsibility to stay away from trouble (not get thrown into jail), stay away from drugs and alcohol....and stay away from the group of bad kids that could get me in trouble. If I were ever on the news for anything, it would be for something positive. I had to be a great representative of my family and wear my family name proudly. As long as I did this, I would never had to worry about a bad reputation. I can safely say I did exactly what my dad told me to do and have always kept a positive light on the Sossamon family name. Now, I am passing it on to my son and he is making me proud.
Not bragging.....but one thing I can proudly say is I have many good friends, I have a great reputation, I believe being honest is the best policy (even if it gets you in trouble), I believe in keeping myself well-groomed and to do what I can do to stay in shape and stay healthy. I am also a trustworthy person because I have never, ever, given anybody any reason to think otherwise. I am proud to be a Christian and happy to know that many of my friends come to me personally and ask for prayer. I have great organizational skills and some leadership skills. I have much to be proud of, but not to be proud. All of the above is a gift from God. They are the talents He gave me....talents I want to use for Him.
God has been so good to me this year. There have been some very rough roads in the past 6 months, but God has brought me and my family through all them. As Christians, we were never promised things would be easy and that life would be a bed of roses. On the contrary, Jesus expects us to depend on Him and He finds ways to make that happen. He puts opportunities right before our eyes every day. He also puts us in situations with other people that sometimes will test our faith. No, being a Christian is not always a bed of roses.....it's sometimes challenging, but it's all worth it.
Be responsible about who or what you are representing and your reputation will never be questioned.
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