There are many worthless things in this world. One such worthless thing is self glory, another is vengeance. Yet another is blinding yourself to the truth. Sometimes you want something big to happen so that you can take it as a  sign from God that you are doing something right, something worthwhile; but you must also see plaintively that sometimes He guides us and wants us to take action, He wants us to grab hold of what we want because we have asked for it and because we have wanted it for so long. It's not to say step outside His will but don't expect God to move in your life if you sit on your hands and wait for Him to hand you everything. He wants a go-getter not a bench warmer. Sometimes we stop His will by not taking action and keep on saying 'I'm waiting for Him to do it." Sometimes we ignore the little things that let us know we have nothing to lose and wonder why we aren't moving forward. We wonder why we are stuck in the same spot full of stress and not knowing what to do because we do not move. What is the point of doing anything if you only do things halfway or you say that you will do something but then keep on with the front that you have to pause everything until something falls into your lap. Life doesn't work like that, God doesn't work like that. God never gave you salvation by dropping it in your lap, but sent go-getters into your life who planted a seed, and then it was you who took it into your heart and decided that you needed to change. It was then that you fought for not only getting to know God but to be saved and follow Him. It should be the same if you want your blessings, ask for them, claim them and watch how things will change. Nothing is ever at the drop of a dime, but making some type of progress in your life for the better needs to be taken firm hold of.
Don't twiddle your thumbs and say things like IT'S HARD. Yes, when you are meant to receive something wonderful in your life it is hard. It brings tears to your eyes and sweat to your brow, but have faith and be ready to take action to receive your blessing. Open your eyes, don't close them and expect something to magically happen, because it won't fight, pray, have faith, take action.