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First impressions leave lasting impressions
First impressions leave lasting impressions
We as apostolic ladies draw attention
everywhere we go. The worldly lady tries not to gawk as we walk by. How in the
world do they do it is what some say. We sometimes just hurry on by thinking “great,
another person staring at me”. We don’t realize that most are staring in
admiration. They are constantly in a battle with each other on how few clothes
they can get by with wearing in public, where as we are trying to stay covered
as much as possible. They simply don’t understand. Looking at it from another
point of view, what kind of impression am I leaving behind as I pass “that staring
person”. Was I kind in my response or actions?
Am I presenting myself properly as
Jesus would have me do?
He said in 1Peter 3:3-4 Whose adorning
let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold,
or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that
which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which
is in the sight of God of great price.
A revelation of holiness will give you an
understanding of God’s righteousness. You become sensitive to what pleases or
dipleases God. To really have an appreciation and love for holiness, we need a
revelation. Holiness is MORE than a set of rules or standards that one follows
in order to be holy, it is a spirit or attitude that gives you a desire to
please God in every area of your life. (Some of these things were taken from a
lesson my Pastor recently taught. Thank the Lord for Teaching Pastors!)
Here are a few examples
of “first impression” impacts from a worldly view:
1. How do you leave a great last impression?
Answer: It comes from being just as great leaving as you were coming.
2. Most fail to realize that last
impressions are equally (if not more important) than 1st
impressions. How you exit from an interaction determines how that person will
feel about you after you part ways.
3. Imagine seeing a comedian with a “killer
opener”, a couple of awesome jokes at the beginning and lackluster jokes at the
end. You may like the first few jokes, but, if he is consistent you will like
the comedian.
4. Did you know that within seconds
of meeting someone for the first time your appearance, body language, and
non-verbal communication will create a lasting 1st impression and
that person will assume to know everything about you.
Wow! After reading through some of
these quotes I really begin to examine myself closely in how I communicate with
the cashier at Wal-Mart, the gas station clerk, the postmaster, the busy,
overworked nurse in the hospital, etc…
We must not forget to treat those
closest to us with the same kindness that we need to show the world. The new
convert, our brothers and sisters in the Lord, backsliders,etc..
All of these things go hand in hand
with each other to properly present who we are. Our hair, dress, attitude, leaves
an impression. A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one
deed.
I want to be consistent.
Smile! It may be the only one they
receive today.
I want to be REAL all the time.
I want to be open and confident
I want to present myself appropriately
because I am representing Jesus
What kind of impression did I make? I
will never get a second chance to make a first impression. I want to do it
right the first time! Everything about me should be a good reflection of God’s
glorious church!
I hope this helps even just one
person. I prayed about this and I felt like this is what I needed to write
about. In this crazy world we are living in, people are out there searching for
something, someone REAL. Why not we show them through our attitude, actions,
& kindness the only REAL answer they are searching for.
Will my 1st impression leave a lasting impression on their life
God Bless you!
