We all call ourselves Christians and say we love God, but are we truly walking in the calling He has placed on our lives?
The Lord has called me to minister to others through my writing. As I follow His lead, I’ve been praying and asking Him to teach me how to walk in obedience and not let pride get in the way of Him being glorified through me. I’ve also been diving into the Word to prepare my spirit for the work He has called me to do.
Being a writer and getting readers to discover my books isn’t always easy. However, the Lord has revealed to me that my books are more than just stories—they are a ministry. I must stand in faith and keep praying that the readers He has called me to write for will find my books and receive the messages He has placed inside them.
Writing as Ministry
As Christian novelists, we must see our books as tools for ministry, not just entertainment. Some readers may never set foot in a church but might pick up a Christian novel, hoping to find something from God through its pages.
For this reason, I believe it’s essential to include prayers in our books. Imagine a reader searching for guidance on how to pray but finding none in the story. How will they learn to connect with God? As writers, we have a responsibility to lead them to Christ through every word we pen.
Another concern I’ve noticed is that some Christian authors end their prayers without mentioning Jesus. Yet, the Bible commands us to pray in His name (John 16:23). Jesus Himself said, “No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). How will sinners know who we are praying to? We must present Christ first and foremost in our ministry, ensuring that our writing clearly reflects the way to salvation
Ministering Through Story
Before I write any chapter, I pray and ask God to inspire me, just as He inspired the apostles. When I do this, the Holy Spirit takes over, and I am often amazed at the lessons God teaches me through the process.
For instance, in my spiritual warfare novel The Path of the Chosen Warriors, the characters Joshua, Ruth, and Brad demonstrate what it means to walk in faith. Thrust into a modern-day “Sodom and Gomorrah,” they didn’t hesitate to let God use them to free the townspeople from bondage to the demon god Abaddon.
Even when faced with death, they trusted God completely, showing the new converts what it meant to stand firm in Christ. Their faith empowered the converts to resist fear, fight spiritual battles, and choose Jesus over the promises of sin. This story reminds us of the love Christ fills us with when we become new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17) and how we are called to live in righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:23).
Lessons Learned Through Writing
The character Ruth deeply impacted me as I wrote her story. She constantly sought the light in others, even in the High Priest who had become possessed by the demon Abaddon. Despite his actions, Ruth pleaded with him to resist the demon and call out to Jesus. Her compassion taught me to have grace toward those we may feel are undeserving of mercy and to pray for their salvation instead of condemning them.
This lesson extends to how we view others in real life. Many of us are quick to judge sinners, forgetting that we were bought with a price and no longer belong to ourselves. Instead of condemning others, we should intercede for them in prayer, asking God to grant them the strength to repent and receive His gift of salvation.
Even when we see ministers associating with known sinners, we must resist the urge to judge and instead pray that God will use those ministers to lead the lost to Him without compromising their own faith. After all, Jesus Himself dined with sinners, reminding the Pharisees that He came to save the lost.
The Power of Prayer
If you’re unsure of your calling, start by praying for others. Add famous individuals or people you know are far from God to your prayer list. You never know if your prayers will play a role in their salvation or lead them to become powerful witnesses for Christ. Imagine someone like Katy Perry or Beyoncé coming to Christ and using their influence to bring others to God.
God has a purpose for everyone. Through The Path of the Chosen Warriors, He has taught me so much about His love, grace, and calling. I believe this book will minister to many and encourage you to read it and allow God to speak to you through its message.
Are You Ready to Answer God's Call?
How many of you know your calling but, like the servant with one talent, are afraid to step out and trust God to carry you? Don’t let fear hold you back. Let God have His way in your life.
I invite you to explore The Path of the Chosen Warriors to see how God’s calling can transform lives, strengthen faith, and bring His glory to the forefront. Will you take the first step today?
Check out this short video snippet from my Christian Fiction Book about Darkness vs. Light.
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