Meekness is sometimes defined as power under control, the idea being to live within reasonable limits. Jesus said 29 "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11 29-30 NIV). At times my work and activities were very demanding, requiring me to extend myself physically and mentally beyond what I should have. I had no knowledge at the time that what God desired for me would not feel burdensome, but could be described as "light and easy". The heaviness, unrest, and burdens we carry from overextending ourselves are often ones we have chosen.
