Let me first off state that this post is not going to be very sharp. Furthermore if anything in writing I am just hoping to let off some of my steam, and in doing so possibly attain some good advice at the same time.

My employer, we will just say, “something collision centers”, informed me last month that I needed to change my voice message on my company cell phone.  You see one of our regional managers called me and heard my message, which I might add is very professional, however at the close of the message I cap it with “God bless you”. She promptly told me that this would not be allowed.  I debated on it for several hours at that point then typed a email to explain my reasoning and informed them that I was not comfortable changing the message, and if need be, I would use my own phone for a work phone if that would help the matter at all. Here is part of email I wrote:

 ”My cell phone message does say “God bless” I know I was asked to remove it because it is a company phone. I do respect the owner of the phone. However, I, have committed myself to Christ in all that I do, this includes my work life. There is no separation in my eyes from my day at work my walk with God. It is one in the same. I truly believe this company will be blessed for this belief”

You see the term “God Bless You” is more than just a way to close a message to me, it is my identity. God saved me from a life of destruction, I intend to share His saving grace and give Him glory in all I do. 

Now here is where it gets sticky. I was told today by my other regional manager that he has taken this as high as he possibly could, for this I am grateful, he took it all the way to our President/CEO.  However the news he brought was not what I was hoping.  “We are a large public service company, there is a chance that your message might offend someone, and that is a chance that we can just not take, you will need to remove the message” That is not word for word, but pretty close. As I heard these words my heart plummeted within me. How can I forsake who I am. Sure it may only be in word, and I can still live in deed, but none the less, I am ashamed to say that I should even consider doing such a thing. People have died for me to have the right to profess my devotion to God. God Himself, gave His life for me, and defeated death. He has given me my family, and every breath I am to take. How can i possibly not mention His name. Did I mention that it is the Name above all names?  I mean come on, how can I do this?

So here is my question to you, as I stated earlier this post is not eloquent, nor poetic, just cut and dry, what do I do? I know what I want to do, but so far out of the two people I have spoken to, neither agree with my gut. What is your opinion. Do I fold, forsaking who I am in a sense, or do I stand firm against the corporate cloud, professing a dependence on something far greater than mere temporal compensation? What would give glory to God, what would further His Kingdom?

If you dont feel at ease to voice your opinion for some reason, then please pray for my wisdom in this decision.  Thank you.