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7 Biblical Truths about Work and Rest to Reflect on This Labor Day

Labor Day is the first Monday of September, and it is a day to celebrate the hard work of every worker in the United States. Work can be taxing at times, which is why we need to take time to take a break.

7 Biblical Truths about Work and Rest to Reflect on This Labor Day
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Labor Day is the first Monday of September, and it is a day to celebrate the hard work of every worker in the United States.

Work can be taxing at times, which is why we need to take time to take a break.

While it can be common to drown ourselves in work when overwhelmed, it is better to turn to God's Word and pray to Him.

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Labor Day is the first Monday of September, and it is a day to celebrate the hard work of every worker in the United States. Work can be taxing at times, which is why we need to take time to take a break. While it can be common to drown ourselves in work when overwhelmed, it is better to turn to God's Word and pray to Him.

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  • Below are seven biblical truths about work and rest to reflect on this Labor Day.
  • We can achieve a healthy balance between work and rest, as both are needed, good, and productive.Photo Credit: © Getty Images/Choreograph
  • Although we live in a fast-paced society, we need to slow down and take time to rest.

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Labor Day symbolizes prosperity, strength, and well-being. It is also known as the official end of summer. God didn't create us to be robots who are always productive.

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