seek, aim at and strive after

Matthew 6:33
"But seek, aim at and strive after first of all His kingdon and His righteousness, and then all these things taken together will be given you besides."

What are you spending your time pursuing? You probably have alot of different things that you have your sights set on, probably have many things on your list of priorities. The world tells us that it is a good thing to have your priorities laid out, that it is good to have goals and certain "things" that you have your sights set on. While all of that is not necessarily bad, there is a part of that system of living that is in total opposition to the system of living for God. God has never desired for us to pursue things. It is not His intent, nor does He think it is a good idea to be giving all that you have in a pursuit of material things. He doesn't think it is healthy to pursue emotional enjoyment on your own terms. It is God's desire that your number one pursuit, the thing that you are going after full throttle, is Him. Take time out from your schedule, from your activities, and have some quite time just pursuing God. It isn't some mean trick that God is trying to pull, trying to keep you from recieving "things" or from getting any emotional enjoyment out of life, it is God's way to truly recieve those things. Through a connection with God, all these "things" will be taken together and given to you as well. He's not trying to leave you hanging, He just wants to be your number one so He can take care of the rest. Seek Him.