Life is a state of mind.

First you need to have a goal -- then you need to focus on that goal -- finally, work your butt off and meet the goal. You'll be glad when you reach it that you made the effort... BUT foremost make your relationship with God your number one priority. He isn't about blessing us first, He's about making us HOLY, then blessing us. Life won't always be easy, but it will be right... and when you look back, you won't have to live with ugly regrets, you'll be able to rejoice in God's glory. Just a little food for thought.