Have you ever been so hungry you could eat almost anything? Or have you cooked a favorite meal and couldn’t wait to taste it? Be careful! If you take too big a bite, you can’t chew it. You try, but nothing works.

The problem then is how to get it out of your mouth. You want to be polite. You don’t want to make anyone sick. You hope nobody sees what you’re doing. Then you ask yourself, “Why did I have to act like a pig?”

In our work, our homes, and at play, we can also try to do too much. No one has the ability, time, or energy to do everything. Yet, some people have a hard time saying no to an extra task. As with food, they bite off more than they can chew. Because they try to do everything, they can’t enjoy anything.

When we eat, let’s take small bites and enjoy each one. In our activities, let’s also accept our limits. If we choose our tasks wisely, each one becomes easier. The chance for success grows stronger.

“I see the limits to everything human, but the horizons can’t contain your commands!” (Psalm 119:96 The Message)