(Minghui.org) After 19 years of persecution by the communist regime, Falun Dafa practitioners in China haven't given up their faith, but are growing more mature and pure daily on their spiritual quest.

With the 2019 New Year just around the corner, many practitioners sent their heart-felt greetings to wish Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, a very Happy New Year. These practitioners express their new year resolution to be more diligent in their daily practice, resist the degenerating tide in society, and help more people learn the facts about Falun Dafa.

One practitioner in Beijing wrote, “Time flies! With Master's meticulous protection, we made it through the 20 years of persecution. This is a precious cultivation journey for us, in which we grew more mature, ridded our attachments for worldly pursuits, and transformed from selfish people into kind, selfless individuals.”

One practitioner in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province said, “Although I have never met with Master in person, I have felt his presence around me during the past 20 years, looking after and protecting me on my cultivation path. After we let go of the fear of persecution, we realized that the tribulation was nothing but an opportunity for us to elevate our beings, establish ourselves, and walk toward divinity.”

Another practitioner in Beijing wrote, “Despite all the difficulties we had over the years, we didn't forget why we are here. Through the spiritual tempering, we understand that the enormous power and strength comes from compassion and kindness. With Master's continued guidance on the last leg of our spiritual journey, we will become more mature and help more people understand the facts about Dafa.”

Other greetings are received from the following regions:

Liaoyuan City and Jilin City, Jilin ProvinceYinchuan City, Ningxia autonomous regionYantai City, Shandong ProvinceBoye County and Shijiazhuang City, Hebei ProvinceHuaihua City, Hunan ProvinceChaoyang City, Liaoning ProvinceDatong City, Shanxi ProvinceHarbin City, Yichun City and Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province