Following hard after God is never something you could work yourself. You are not the one chasing God. That deep seated desire in your heart to be all God has called you to be is a deposit by the Holy Spirit and He alone can help you respond to that longing.
Serving God ought to be effortless from a yielded vessel. Yes it comes with a lot of sacrifice but from a yielded vessel, it’s a lot easier. Allow the Holy Spirit live out God’s desire through you. He will help you please God with no sweat on your part. Loving God can be effortless, serving Him can be effortless.