Bible Verses About Work & Labor for Experiencing Pastoral Burnout

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat."

"He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding."

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest."

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest."

"Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth."

"The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat."

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

"And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."

"And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat."

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul."

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles."