One of the things that sparked that desire was the 2002 talk given in LDS General Conference by (then) Elder Henry B. Eyring. I'd encourage you to read the whole talk (found here), because my simple blognalysis is not going to suffice.
Anyway, I just wanted to point out a paragraph that really hit home for me. Elder Eyring clearly illustrates the facts and realities of the situation, but finishes up with the positives of what we need to do:
Your call has eternal consequences for others and for you. In the world to come, thousands may call your name blessed, even more than the people you serve here. They will be the ancestors and the descendants of those who chose eternal life because of something you said or did, or even what you were. If someone rejects the Savior’s invitation because you did not do all you could have done, their sorrow will be yours. You see, there are no small callings to represent the Lord. Your call carries grave responsibility. But you need not fear, because with your call come great promises.Isn't that awesome? Callings are an interesting thing in LDS culture. However, they are not a function of just members of the LDS church. I think that there are many things that we are called to do or be. Things that, on the outside, may seem like we have little control over--take, for instance, our family situations--mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters have a great responsibility accompanying them. Just something that I thought a little about. Much love.
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"The Prophet Joseph Smith was once asked, 'Brother Joseph, you frequently urge that we magnify our callings. What does this mean?' He is said to have replied, 'to magnify a calling is to hold it up in dignity and importance, that the light of heaven may shine through one's performance to the gaze of other men. An elder magnifies his calling when he learns what his duties as an elder are and then performs them.'"
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