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How do you get to the next level?


There could be all kinds of answers, but they all depend on what situation you are talking about.  If it is in relation to a sports teams, the next level would be another win or championship.  If it is in relationship to education or school, it might mean graduation or completing the coarse.  In our faith, it might mean growing closer to God.  In your job, it may be a promotion or a raise.  You get the point.


Well, as I look forward to our back2school project in the coming weeks we are experiencing the next level.  This next level comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes.


The next level for some back2school locations is having their first ever event.


The next level for another location is an increase in the students they are serving.


The next level for another might be overcoming the issues of covid.


The next level for another might be washing feet and experiencing time with students.


Take the next step.  Go to the next level.


Galatians 6:10  NLT

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.


Luke 21:13  NLT

But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me.


The next level includes the next step.  


You might be involved in the back2school project, and your next step might be serving or sponsoring.  If you are involved, just take a next step to what is next, what makes you stronger, to what impacts more lives, to what makes you more effective.


A little more than a week ago I had a conversation with a friend who asked a really hard question.  But it was needed and important.  It was very hard.  She simply asked if we were willing to go to where the students are.  To make sure we serve more and make a a difference that helps us go to the next level.


Pray for others.  Help others take their step to the next level, and you go to the next level God is leading you to.


Psalm 37:23  NLT

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

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