To be hardworking is indeed a virtue.
To be able to work is not just to earn money but also to use the gifts that God bestowed upon us so as to partake in the continuing work of creation and to beautify the world.
But to know when to rest and to take a break is also important.
After six days of creating, God also rested on the seventh day and blessed His creation.
We too need to take some time to rest so that God can bless us and to be renewed with His grace.
In the gospel, Jesus also wanted His disciples to take a rest after all the work they had been doing.
They were so busy that they didn't even have time to eat.
To be able to work is indeed a blessing.
To be able to know when we need to take a break and to rest is to be wise.
May we, like king Solomon, pray for wisdom to do our work well and to take a rest when needed so that at work or at rest, we will always give thanks to God.