Conversations With Satan

Satan: I see you're writing up another blog.

Kristin: ignores the comment and continues typing

Satan: Not talkative today, eh? Well, that's a shame. By the way, you missed a comma there.

Kristin: You're right I am not talking to you... realizes she just talked to him Aww man...

Satan: smiles I knew you'd come around. So, what's this blog about?

Kristin: stops typing I'm warning others about the mind games you play.

Satan: Mind games? What do you mean? Is that like a rubix cube or Clue?

Kristin: Don't play dumb with me. You know exactly how manipulative you are.

Satan: Well, who reads this blog of yours?

Kristin: resumes typing People.

Satan: What sort of people?

Kristin: Mostly friends and family.

Satan: Hmm, that's not a lot is it?

Kristin: If those who read can benefit from what I have to say then it does not matter how many read it, it matters that those few were touched.

Satan: You don't sound like you completely buy that.

Kristin: Of course I do...I guess.

Satan: So, not many people read it...How many people are you convincing of these so-called mind games I play?

Kristin: Stop! holds up her hands palm out Back off. This is something that God has placed on my heart to do for Him. I am not going to let you ruin it. Now you've completely distracted me from what I was saying...tries to find her place

Satan: waits for her to begin typing again You'd think that if God really wanted you to do this for Him that He'd provide a broader audience.

Kristin: glares No!...Well, maybe...Wait, no! See, this is what I mean. You get in people's heads and try to sway them from the truth. God did call me to write about the lessons He has revealed to me. Just because you don't want other people to know the truth doesn't mean I am going to stop writing. Deal with it!

Satan: So you think you could use some more people reading it...I don't see many comments on most of your entries. Your own friends and family don't really seem to take much care in reading your blogs. Sounds like God is just setting you up for failure.

Kristin: Yeah, it is annoying that they don't take the time to read them...but my views are not very popular...so maybe that has something to do with it.

Satan: Writing about all that God stuff losing you friends?

Kristin: Sort of...Feels that way. Oh, and it's not all that "God stuff" it's Truth!

Satan: Maybe you should lighten up. You do come across judgmental and narrow in some of these. I can see where you could face some adversity.

Kristin: Do I really sound narrow and judgmental? I try so hard to paint the portrait of a sinner saved by grace, but...but...it just seems to be buried underneath my biblical beliefs.

Satan: Write about something less controversial. I am sure they'll read your blogs then. That way you're still writing...right?

Kristin: Yeah, that sounds reasonable. Snaps out of her lull Actually, no it doesn't. That is exactly what you want me to do! You want me to quit trying to win souls for Christ and abandon my goals and soon you'll have me questioning the very beliefs I feel so strongly about. That's not happening!

Satan: You have it all wrong, Kristin. I just...

Kristin: Cuts him off You just what? Just are a pain? Yes, you're right. Now, stop bugging me. I have a new angle for my latest blog. Before I start that though...

Kristin: Dear Lord,

Satan: No! Don't stop talking to me. C'mon we were having a good time there for a bit. You got my point!

Kristin: Lord, thank you for blessing me with a talent for writing in order to express myself. Not only have you equipped me with the talent, but also the drive and desire. I love to write and what better way for me to get your name out there than through writing.

Satan: sarcastically Oh nuts...I lost her for now. Well, I'll try again later when no one reads this great blog she is about to write. Later!

Kristin: Satan has tried to discourage me and I must confess it worked. I have found renewed hope in each blog...only to find little response if any. It's hard, Lord. I want to know that people are being ministered to. It's about you. Make it all about you.

In Jesus' Name I Pray,
Amen

smiles and begins typing a brand new blog