The Jesus-model of the Gentle Yoke
" Gentleness follows on from humility. How precious is this attitude and so necessary when the one loved is fragile. What Jesus applied to Himself in Matthew 11:28-30 has a lovely application to a married couple. Gentleness is inner 'muscle' deliberately yoked to the weakness of the other so as to empower him/her to handle the burden of the moment." Ray Hawkins, From Eden with Love , 30. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” NIV