We used to call it 'Being Saved to Serve".

God has obviously saved some people to open medical clinics, run homeless shelters, and write books.  All these constitute "good works."  But for most, God has saved us to wipe the nose, prepare the dinner, run an errand for a sick neighbor, hold the Bible for, or even play chess with a lonely friend.  It's all about meeting the basic needs of others, and you can be a passionate person who does that.  from Joni and Friends Newsletter  May 2009 edition. It may be old fashioned but its still seems to me to be the best way to live a happy and meaningfull life.