“The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not permit him to sleep (Ecclesiastes 5:12, NKJV).

There is nothing better than a good night’s sleep after a long day of hard work. Rest for the weary that refreshes the body and mind is among the blessings gained through labor. God has ordained labor to be a blessing, so we ought to be thankful that we can work with our hands. Work that is well done gives you a sense of accomplishment while providing for yourself and your family (1 Tim. 5:8).

Additionally, working keeps your mind and body occupied with honorable things. Idleness easily leads to temptation and sin (2 Thess. 3:10-11). Work also helps us keep life in perspective. We work to provide for ourselves and our families, and to help others who are in need (1 Thess. 4:11-12). Work becomes a taskmaster when we make increasing material wealth the reason for our labor. One day we will die, and the work of our hands will be left to another (Eccl. 2:17-23).

So, keep life in perspective as you work each day. Enjoy the good that comes from your labor. Be thankful you can work, but do not be enslaved by it. Enjoy its blessings, for they are from the hand of God (Eccl. 2:24).