“Scripture confirms what observation perceives: Laziness never leads to godliness.”

But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. Luke 5:16 NASB http://bible.com/100/luk.5.16.NASB

But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, To those who keep His covenant And remember