Feeling discouraged? Fully revived!

Do you remember when I shared in the KRC Magazine's Issue 77 (October 2024) about the new developments in KRC's ministry and the severe challenges we were facing, as well as the calling we received from the Lord to recruit 300 Kingdom Warriors and 1,000 Kingdom Elite Soldiers? I am excited to share with you the many exciting things that have happened since then.

For KRC and myself, 2024 has been a year full of challenges but also of God's marvelous works. Due to changes in the broader environment, as the founder of KRC, I found myself in a state of deep doubt, lacking the motivation to continue the ministry. Faced with a financial crisis, I was only thinking about withdrawing and ending it all.

However, after having an honest conversation with the Lord, much like Jacob wrestling with God, I experienced His marvelous works. My thoughts and mindset were completely transformed—from feeling discouraged and losing all passion to being fully revived and determined to charge forward despite everything. What once felt like a deflated plastic figurine now stands tall and fully inflated. This is something I could not have done on my own—it's the result of the team's prayers, collaboration, and support, as well as your encouragement and backing.

Thanks to the enthusiastic response from many, KRC has experienced His abundance and faithfulness, overcoming challenges with peace and moving forward with great confidence. By the spring of 2025, over sixty individuals have become Kingdom Warriors, donating more than $1,000 each to KRC, with many others giving according to their abilities. The budget for 2024 was $300,000, and by the end of the year, we had received $260,000 in donations. With cost-saving measures from the team, there is still a surplus (please refer to the 2024 Financial Report on page 4).

It is undeniable that the new year will still present challenges. However, with faith, I believe the Lord will continue to move more people to pray for, donate to, and participate in the ministry. Please be sure to visit the KRC Warriors' List (https://e-krc.org/krcs-kingdom-warriors/) and Kingdom Friends (https://e-krc.org/friends-of-krc/) and join me in heartfelt gratitude. If you don't see your name on the list, please be sure to contact me at lily@e-krc.org.

I sincerely ask that you consider becoming a KRC ambassador, helping to recruit Kingdom Warriors who are willing to pray for and donate to KRC, as well as serve in various aspects such as writing, professional training, interviews, and more. If you feel burdened to serve in the areas of writing or multimedia ministry, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to running together with you in the ministry of promoting the cultural values of God's kingdom.

Thanks to your support, we are able to launch new ministries. The audio-visual interview program "KRC Teatime: Treasure Hunting in God's Kingdom with Lily!" that I host will be launched in the spring. The "Kingdom" audio magazine is now available on YouTube (please refer to the inside back cover). The 2025 Spring Retreat will be held from April 10-13 (please refer to the inside front cover). Several online workshops will also be launched in the future. Please continue to follow the KRC website for updates. (https://e-krc.org/krc-event/).

Sister Sherry Lee, who has served as the executive editor of the KRC Magazine for many years, is entering a new stage in her personal career and must temporarily step down from her heavy editorial duties. She will continue to serve in different ways. Sister Linda Pang, the text editor, will take on this responsibility without hesitation. Please continue to pray for the entire editorial team.

May the Lord, who gives peace, be with you, and may you experience His abundance and faithfulness in your work, service, and life!