There is a difference between WISHING for a thing and being READY to receive it. No one is ready for a thing, until he believes he can acquire it. The state of mind must be BELIEF, not mere hope or wish. Open-mindedness is essential for belief.
The Prosperity Bible: The Greatest Writings of All Time on the Secrets to Wealth and Prosperity (ed. Penguin, 2007) - ISBN: 9781101097632