October 4, 2025
- Pastor Myoung Kwon
- Oct 5
- 2 min read
I decided I should do some strength training, so before doing that I went for a short run. I ran 2 miles, but it was a fast run. I usually run with an average heart rate of 140, but this one was about 168. It was challenging. Right after that, I hit the gym and worked on my strength training. I haven’t done strength training over the summer, so I had to go easy. After my second set of squats, I felt the pain on my hamstrings. I wasn’t injured, but I can tell my body needed some adjusting. In fact, I felt the pain for the rest of the day and it was still there the following morning. I really contemplated whether I should run or not. I could just rest and work at home, but I decided not to do that. I went out for an easy run. We usually call this a recovery run. You see, one of the best ways to recover your body from exercise is to exercise.
This is often the way to do it after you race. Whether you race a marathon, or race an Ironman, it really hurts for the following days. Sometimes you can’t even walk properly from the performance you gave in the race. There are many ways to recover: such as taking an ice bath, or getting a proper stretching and massage, but another effective recovery is to do a recovery exercise. While you may feel pain during the recovery exercise, it loosens your body and helps you recover faster. My point is, you just need to keep doing what you are doing.
I think ministry is similar to that. Many times we find challenges and difficulties in the ministries that we do. We continue the ministry and keep doing it. Obstacles come in the way, you may be hurt in the process, or just feel unmotivated. Whatever it is, you just need to keep going on with the ministry. Paul tells Timothy, “Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season.” 2 Timothy 4:2. He also says that we should, “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17. We just continue what we do, and you will experience the great blessings that come out of it.
Happy Sabbath everyone.
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