ECCLESIASTES 2:22-23
Our bodies repair themselves from daily wear and tear when we rest. Rest and relaxation reduces stress and improves overall health. If you want to live longer, take a vacation!
A study was once carried out on middle-aged, male executives who each had a risk of heart disease. The researchers discovered something they had not been looking for initially – the death rate was lower among those who had taken time off for vacations.
Work is a necessary part of life. Laziness is not a godly virtue. But we can both work hard and take time to rest. In our efforts to make ends meet, we can trust God to be our Provider, for He is the giver of all things, and any work not blessed by Him is vanity – ending up in restlessness. We can work diligently and also allow ourselves times of rest.
Remember, Jesus saw the need for His disciples to leave the work and go aside with Him to rest for a while. (Mark 6:31)
