I love these ancient proverbs that speak to even our contemporary human condition. They are the "you get what you ask for" proverbs... sayings that are such common sense you'd think we would have learned by now given we've been at it for thousands of years. But we still dig pits, and we still take on more than we can handle.
To flourish in this life and to live successfully, it's important that we not only recognize our abilities and all the things we can do... but to recognize our limitations as well. When we can stretch, but not break, that seems to be the sweet spot of growth. Besides, what would you dig a pit for anyway? Here's a new one: "don't bite off more than you can chew."
Readings: Ezekiel 3:16-6:14; Hebrews 4:1-16; Psalm 104:24-35; Proverbs 26:27
