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a back2school win


What does a win look like?  When back2school is involved, the win might be a little different.


Last night I sat with a group of people preparing for their first time serving student through the back2school project.  A growing town in southern Louisiana has set the scene.  A great church where a friend is pastor had 28 people gather to pack backpacks full of school supplies and to organize shoes and socks all to be given away this coming Saturday.


The electricity in the air was fueled by some leaders who had some a great deal of work to prepare for this outreach.  They had planned for 100 students, but they have now registered 149 students.


That is a win!  And I got to tell them the story of how back2school began and how it has impacted so many students and their families over the last 15 years.  There is more to come.  This Saturday is just the start.


Proverbs 12:14  NLT

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.


Hard work will pay off especially when it is meant for the good of others.


Titus 3:14 NLT

Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.


What does a win look like?  Let us redefine what a real win is.  


It is not more money in your bank account, even though that is a good thing.


It is not more people being part of your church or more customers for your business, although that is important.


It is not a feeling of accomplishment or pride because of doing a lot, even though that is a great thing.


A win is doing for others even if you get nothing in return.  A win is loving someone unconditionally that helps or strengthens or encourages another person.


Yes, there are other definitions and thoughts of winning.  They are good, yet I want to make sure that what really helps me win, our church to win and all I am part of win is helping other people see how much God loves them.


Let’s win by helping others win!

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