“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

Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer