A term borrowed from the world of sport and essentially refers to making an effort to improve the way we do something so that we can have better outcomes. We consider some simple lessons from Scripture how each of us can raise our game in whatever God has called us to do.

2. making an effort to improve
the way we do something

3. #1, ASK GOD FOR INCREASE

4. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers,
and his mother called his name Jabez, saying,
"Because I bore him in pain."
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh,
that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my
territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that
You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause
pain!" So God granted him what he requested.

5. 2 Samuel 12:7-8
7 Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man! Thus
says the LORD God of Israel: 'I anointed you king over
Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
8 I gave you your master's house and your master's
wives into your keeping, and gave you the house of
Israel and Judah. And if that had been too little, I also
would have given you much more!

6. #2, SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

7. Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge,
Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings
success.

8. #3, SET AND PURSUE SMART GOALS

9. Proverbs 4:26 (NKJV)
Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be
established.
"Know where you are headed,..(Contemporary English
Version)
"Plan carefully what you do,...(Good News Bible)

10. The goals we set, must be S.M.A.R.T goals:
S : Specific
M : Measurable
A : Achievable
R : Relevant
T : Time bound

11. Write down your SMART goals
for different areas of your life
Then start working towards these goals
Proverbs 14:23
In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only
to poverty.

12. Raise your Game!
…..make an effort to improve
the way you do things in life