Drudgery Of Donut Making

In 1984 a TV ad shows the sleep deprived Dunkin Donut man leaving early each morning, woefully exclaiming, “Time to make the donuts! Time to make the donuts!” Late in the evening this tired, bewildered man returns through the front door from which he had left that morning repeating,  “I made the donuts! I made the donuts!” The viewer sees only the monotonous part of the Dunkin Donut man’s life. I suppose his dedication to his employer should be applauded, yet you can’t help but feel sorry for the poor Dunkin Donut man and wonder, ‘Why!’ I can’t help but ask, “Was donut making all that this man did? Did he have an existence beyond the drudgery of his trade? This scene paints a dreary, gray picture of his dedication to please the thousands of donut connoisseurs around the world.

Those with a servant’s heart who diligently work to help others sometimes become like the Dunkin Donut man. Many have gotten so caught up in their effort to serve that it seems their mantra becomes, “Got to serve the people! Got to serve the people!”  Often a servant adds to an already too heavy of a load because no one else will do what needs to be done. Some reach a point beyond what they can physically and mentally do. Discouraged and exhausted the well meaning souls throw in the towel and in some cases even stop going to church.

The Bible says, “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9.

How do we keep from losing heart? We have to first temper our zeal to be a one person service team. Me, myself and I do not add up to three people. As we serve we must pace ourselves. Don’t try to carry the whole hurting world upon your shoulders. As you serve among the dreary, gray hurting masses pause and search for the beauty and the joy to be found within all the gloom. Cherish every smile, and hold on to every small glimmer of hope. If you look close you will find the tiniest ray of sunshine in the gray clouds and the joy of the Father will become your strength.