Rest and relaxation are presented in the Bible as essential for spiritual and physical rejuvenation. Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to pray, as seen in Luke 5:16, and invited His disciples to rest with Him, as in Mark 6:30-32. The book of Ecclesiastes notes that it is a gift from God to be able to enjoy the fruits of one's labor, including time off, as stated in Ecclesiastes 3:13. Additionally, Jesus' teachings in Matthew 11:28 and Mark 2:27 emphasize the importance of finding rest and balance in life, acknowledging that the Sabbath was made for humanity's benefit.
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Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught. And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.
and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.
For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.
“I will not enter my house or get into my bed, I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob. ”