Oldschool Flip, my life isn't perfect but right now I'd consider myself in a pretty good place.....healthy marriage, just became a Dad, good job, strong family ties and relationships, healthy friendships, health is good (could be better of course), good financial position, roof over my head, cars in the driveway and food on the table each day. Yes, I have stress, yes I have bad days, yes I get down, I was recently sick for a month. I'm thankful each day for what God has provided and continues to provide, but sometimes he strips things away and times aren't so great....regardless I return to him...good or bad. I still sin, but I ask for forgiveness and strive to turn from that sin. Last year, my sister lead her fiance to Christ and two months later he passed away....it was devastating. She had faith before his passing, faith during and faith now. For some, yes, God is a crutch during tough times only...unfortunately many Catholics visit church once a year and then flock in mass to pray when a crisis occurs...that's not what I'm referrring to. Again, a relationship with God is a personal one so do what you know is correct according to his word and what he places on your heart.