Many of us Christians have delved into Christian literature outside of the Bible, whether it being in reading devotionals, testimonies, fictional stories, etc. Yet an absolute favorite of mine would be fictional stories that contain an abundance of Christian Symbolism. Tying together the world of the character with the true faith known as Christianity. Sometimes it’s vague, but swirling in the background of the plot. Yet other times it’s a simple story that many can relate to, without the vague symbolism. Something that calls out the reader for the better. I’ve been that reader many times.

Whether it be in a faith-filled fantasy or a story set in realism, I’ve found my heart being tugged, conviction being felt, life lessons being taught, and tears flowing down my face with seemingly no end.

Yet one reason I love Christian Symbolism is because sometimes some of us can lose the plot and forget the bigger picture, or somehow we feel that we see the bigger picture while disregarding the intricate details.

It can be far too easy to see things from one perspective and the beauty of books is that they allow us to see things in new perspectives. When that’s tied in with Biblical truths we can begin to see issues, sometimes our own, being splayed across the pages with solutions that may have been far too simple but somehow overlooked.

All of this to say, whether your rushing to read books like The Pilgrim’s Progress or a tale of a woman re-learning how to live and stand for her faith in her modern job, we can learn from these stories. We can write these stories and bring encouragement to the readers.

This is why I believe it is so important to pray before writing. Something I am trying to do more of. Our words have power, but we must choose whether that power will do good or evil.