Reputation

Dear God,
Sometimes I think that what I do in my personal life does not matter as long as I perform well on the job or look good in public. But you do not make a distinction between the way we should act in public or in private. I know that I will develope a good reputation when I display the same godly integrity alone as I do in front of others. What matters most is not what other people think of me but what you think of me. I want to develop the strong character you want me to have, with characteristics that reflect you- like justice, righteousness, integrity, mercy, honesty, fairness, and faithfulness. Lord, please give me the character to be a person of integrity at all times, not just when others are watching. Only then will I understand what it means to walk with you.

*** Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather tahn for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritanceas your reward, and that Master you are serving is Christ. COLOSSIANS 3:23-24 ***

I have to say that the most difficult thing to do when it comes to our reputation is to keep quiet. While the other person is acting a fool and making a scene it better just to stand silently and not react. Its just what they want and what the enemy wants. " Take care of your behavior and I will take care of your reputation". Its never about who won the arguement, in the end arguing means someone, most often both people end up getting hurt. Words get twisted and lies are told, one side always wants to play the part of the victim. If we have reflected true character that will honor the Lord then he will take care of the rest.