I think, at the end of the day, the real antagonist is the brokenness of humanity.
God is not bothered by your persistence. Keep asking.
Character isn't who you are when life goes your way. Character is who you really are when the bottom falls out.
Make the most of your life instead of comparing it to everyone else's.
Being humbled is always good for us, even if it doesn't feel good to us.
Live for Him and live with purpose.