a heavy heart....

What spirit is this that presses upon my heart the burdens of this world? 

 

Matthew 11:28-30

   ²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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.”

 

op·press

1.  to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power: a people oppressed by totalitarianism.

2.   to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.): Care and sorrow oppressed them.

3.   to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does.