Labor Day

Labor Day grew out of labor activists who wanted a fair, just and equitable workplace.  The first was celebrated in New York in 1882 by having a Labor Day parade.  It eventually became a nationwide holiday to honor the American Labor Movement.

Many Americans go to work hard 8 plus hours everyday serving customers, clients, coworkers, and employers.  Without dedicated and faithful workers, we wouldn’t have the businesses and organizations we see today.

In our society, we often go long periods of time without taking any type of break or rest.  In fact, it is considered admirable to work a substantial number of hours per week, and to do it week over week.

The bible teaches to that we should take a Sabbath day to rest.  This gives our body and mind a chance to recover and rejuvenate. 

So on this Labor Day, make sure you take some time to rest.  This may be barbequing, being with friends, or binging Netflix 😊.