So, I read this quote a month or two ago, and it's been in my mind ever since:
The place God calls you to is where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.

I love the idea of this; that we are to reach the deepest, darkest, most forlorn of places for Christ, but beautifuly, and mysteriously, God has formed out hearts in such a way that in doing so we find joy.

I really believe that every meaningful thing that has ever been done for the sake of the Kingdom had this at heart.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2