One thing we have to understand is that God Himself made choices, and He empowered man to make choices and would stand by the decision - choices made by man and hold him accountable for the choices he(man) made. Nothing changes in life without a decision. Destiny doesn't answer those who wait for it to happen automatically, it answers to those who are decisive about it. Note that indecision in itself is a decision - choice made. Be decisive about your life.
One major means by which God blesses us is through work. No man ever became worthy through gifts, but work. And if ever any does, it was by pretence. Beloved, whenever God wants to bless you, He will give you something that will bring you fruits.
Anything that happens in the life of man happens at the time appointed. The reason we loose hope and faith is because we think all days are to be miracle days.
To some, all what gives them the basis for their life in Christ is the fact that they pray, fast, and probably, give... These are very important, but a believer has got to boast in his foundation rather than the things he's built.