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Responses from readers of Kingdom of God Magazine

Live the resurrection life

In 2020, your magazine published many articles related to social justice and "Black Lives Matter". The article discusses the confrontation between the police and black people in the United States from various aspects, mentions the need to be empathetic, and reminds us to use the love of the Lord Jesus and the eyes of Heavenly Father to view social events such as racial equality and political disputes in North America.

In 2021, Asian Americans in North America have become the targets of discrimination and attack due to the spread of COVID-19. Shocking incidents involving Asians being beaten or shot for no apparent reason have occurred in many cities across North America.

In the past, when we talked about "comparing one's feelings with one's own", it might have been an argument, or Asians living in North America were speaking from their own experiences of being "discriminated", but this time the entire Asian community fell into the situation of being "specially treated" at the same time. situation. I personally believe that this is the experience God gives us to experience the hostility of an entire ethnic group.

If you are not particularly "attentioned", how can you deeply understand the fear of being pushed to the top of the wave, and how can you have empathy that comes from the heart? Doesn’t this also remind us not to live in the life philosophy of “sweeping the snow for ourselves and taking the opportunity to share with others”?

我非常同意63期文章〈Christ's political path〉裡所提：「預見並活出世上新的生命方式，不是經由恐懼、暴力、貪婪，而是在政治領域體現愛鄰舍、使人和好、人人得公義。這是『復活』基督之教會的政治理念。」

Perhaps because of past wars, party politics and other background factors, we dare not redress the grievances of others or stand up for social justice. However, as Christians and as children of God, relying on the love from God and the strength He gives us, we can live out the resurrection life humbly and courageously.

(USA‧New York‧Central Asia)

Lead yourself to the right place

During the epidemic, whether it was changes in living environment or political and economic turmoil, it gave me a lot to think about. I deeply feel that every Christian has a great mission - to live out God's call and then influence others and lead others to know Christ.

After entering the management level, I asked God: "What is your heart?" At this time, I read Teacher Chen Dejian's "Heavenly Leadership" series, and I knew this was God's response: before becoming a leader to lead others, We must first lead ourselves, and this requires immense courage; the only thing that can inspire our courage is true love.

Thank you, Teacher Chen, for your guidance, sharing, and encouragement, and for helping me understand myself better. I also hope that more brothers and sisters will be inspired to discover the true love of life together!

(USA‧New York‧Chris)

Find slash companions in reading

64期知行單元中的〈The sudden outbreak of the epidemic ruffles a pool of spring water〉一文，讓我讀了又讀。作者娓娓道來她的生活經歷，讓人讀起來很享受，沒有負擔感。

As mentioned in the article, I am also a housewife who wears many hats, and the epidemic has given me many more slash roles. After reading this article, I know that I am not alone. I can be stressed and imperfect. I can vent and take off my mask.

Thanks to Kingdom of God magazine for allowing me to find companions while reading.

(USA‧California‧Ling Yi)