Name Tags

As a missionary we are required wear our missionary name tags at all times when we are around other people.  Because of this we have had a number of less-actives come up to us and self-identify as members of the church.  We have started calling this "the miracle of the badge".  We know when this happens that less-active members are moved by the Spirit, even if only temporarily, to return to the Church.  We love these moments.

Additionally, I have discovered that in wearing the name of Jesus Christ on my shirt or jacket, that I am acutely aware of who I represent at all times and in all places.  It reminds me of the covenants that we renew when we take the Sacrament that we "are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son".  I have found that with this I am slow to anger, and deal with situations in a much more loving and kind way, consistent with representing the Savior.  I wish at times that as members of the Church that we had a name tag on at all times indicating who we represent as members of the Church and especially as priesthood holders.

Whether we have a name tag on or not, we have a responsibility to our Savior to properly represent Him in all times and in all places, as we have covenanted to do.  I know that the Lord blesses us with peace and comfort in stressful situations when we do remember that we have taken upon us the name of Jesus Christ.