Hunger is the handmaid of genius- Mark Twain

Luke 1:53- "He hath filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty."

Jesus is the savior and the bread of life, all the nourishment we need, right? This passage may be translated to discuss the disadvantages of turning away from Him to meet your needs, or of being greedy and selfish. But I'm translating it into my 2010 mission statement.

I think that Jesus is calling me to WANT in 2010. To be dissatisfied. To be uncomfortable.To be hungry.  This means desiring good for myself and others. It means approaching new challenges and facing them head-on.  Escaping my security zone.  Being a little more selfless in everything that I do. Striving for a closer relationship with God.

I think that believing I've got it all together, that I can handle it on all on my own, and that where I'm at is perfectly acceptable, would make me a self-proclaimed "rich" person.  And it would leave me missing a whole lot, sent away empty.

I will be hungry.  Not easily satisfied. Pushing myself to do better and be better. Ambitious. Never settling for less. This will apply to my career, to my relationships, my health, my writing, everything.  I think it's the perfect word for me this year, as approach this crossroads in my life. I'm faced with so many decisions, struggles, fears, and doubts.

With an unsatiable hunger, I shall overcome.

I'm hungry in 2010. What are you?