Walls are symbolic aren't they?

You think of a wall and you think of many different word pictures. You might think about protection or maybe about obstacles.

Whatever you think about, one thing is basic. A wall stops you in your tracks. That is the way it is as your missional hands begin their work. You are going along working, connecting, learning and then it hits you! All of a sudden you are overwhelmed with the change, the learning curve and the reality that you are different.

When this reality check hits you, don't worry. Just stop and pray. At this moment you realize that in your own strength you can't make it. You can't be the missionary that you want to be. That is the moment to rely on Christ and ask for his comfort and protection.

There is ministry beyond the wall! 

Listen to the Missional Hands Podcast about the Wall. 

Many times we get that feeling from reading the books and hearing the stories. We see these incredible people of faith who can do no wrong.

Well, give yourself about 10 minutes on the ground in any part of the world and you will realize that there are no superhumans in missions.

So what gives?

Well, it is simple. Missionaries need their coffee in the morning like everyone else, but when you are telling  a story in a church or in a missions magazine, you don't fill in those details. You hit the high points - its a natural thing.

So as you get into your missional experience and your hands meet up with regular missionaries, remember that they are people like you with good days and bad days. Show grace, love each other and expect human nature to happen.

The key is how your missional hands will respond to the realities of our world.

Listen to the podcast on this reality check.