Overcome

I'm feeling under attack & have been since the beginning of the year. I started this year with a fast & this bible study and feel I'm learning so much & actually "hearing" from God thru His word more than ever during this time but I constantly have this heaviness (attack) feeling hanging over me. Not sure what it is specifically. Felt much better after reading my daily bible word (from yesterday cause I was a day behind) and thought I'd share it with y'all along with the commentary that was posted with it.

Exodus 1:12, NLT ~ But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread, and the more alarmed the Egyptians became.

The Egyptians tried to wear down the Hebrew people by forcing them into slavery & mistreating them. Instead, the Hebrews multiplied & grew stronger. When we are burdened or mistreated, we may feel defeated (as I've been feeling some this past month). But, our burdens can make us stronger & can develop qualities in us that will prepare us for the future.

We cannot be overcomers without troubles to overcome!

Be true to God in the hard times because even the worst situations can make us better people.

The statement "We cannot be overcomers without troubles to overcome!" really stood out to me today. I am doing what God wants, I'm reading His word & spending time with Him, getting to know Him. That's maybe why I feel attack? I'm on the right track & Satan doesn't want that. He's trying to distract me.

Lord, you've told us over & over throughout this bible study to "call upon You for help" & that's what I need today. I need Your favor and grace and mercy upon me. I need Your guidance and assurance that I'm doing the right thing and these pressures are just a distraction from Satan! Lord, help me overcome & be a better person!