As you reflect and rest this Labor Day, we hope you’ll find the much-needed encouragement in Scripture! Here are some of the best Bible verses to find true rest and motivation to work diligently:
- Genesis 2:2-3 “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.”
- Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
- Ephesians 4:28 “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”
- Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 “I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
- Hebrews 4:9-11 “There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.”
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Psalm 62:5 “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
- Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
In the beginning of time, God works and rests. We’re all created to work, but God teaches us to rest too. Throughout the Bible, you’ll find insight after insight of working diligently and resting in Him alone. Whether working or resting, may you continue to glorify Him in all that you do!
