In a culture that values availability, productivity, and speed, a strong work ethic is honored and rewarded. Hard work is seen as virtuous, while rest is given little attention. However, Scripture notes the value of rhythmic, intentional rest practices (i.e., Sabbath-keeping) and cultivation of a Sabbath heart. This article explores the value in rest that attends to enjoying, worshipping, and receiving from God outside of the world of performance and productivity. Consideration is given to the ways that both our culture and profession present major barriers to embracing this virtuous rest for mental health professionals. A brief survey of those with training in a mental health field who profess a Judeo-Christian worldview was conducted. Results showed that those who identified themselves as Sabbath-keepers were significantly more satisfied with the amount and quality of their rest than those who did not identify as Sabbath keepers. Future research implications are discussed. "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28, New International Version). The concepts of the Protestant work ethic, a selfmade man, and the American Dream are central aspirations in our culture. Hard work is praised, honored, and rewarded within the family, church, and workplace. Achievements and accomplishments, resumes and curriculum vitae, and paychecks and performance bonuses often result in hectic, overly full schedules and an anxious, overwhelmed population. People are more productive (International Labour Organization, 2007) and more driven to accomplish than at any other time in history. While work seems to be a cultural virtue, rest is often discussed as a means to recharge in order to do more work-or sometimes simply as a strategy to avoid burnout-most notably in people-helping profes