First Impressions // Tuesday E-Devotion

“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

What will they think of your mother? I heard that question for years about what people first thought of me or one of my brothers. A better and the best question might be: what will they think of my God?

“I am overcome with joy because of your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.” Psalms 31:7 (NLT)

Don’t let anyone steal you joy or rob you of excitement. Fact is, we are the master of our outlook … we are the only ones who can change our attitude. When you encounter tough people, where does your mind and your outlook go?

First impressions are a big deal because that is the first chance we have to influence someone for Jesus. As we share this morning, I want to give you a few more thoughts from John Maxwell on how to make great first impressions by being a person who has Charisma:

Love life

Put a ‘10’ on everyone’s head (everyone has great worth in God)

Give people hope

Share yourself

“Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself.” Philippians 2:4-5 (MSG)

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