whats good.

Recently I've been dealing with and praying about a certain situation in my life. Last night an event happened that was exactly what I wanted out of the situation. So I atomatically thanked God for that event. And then I realized something; if I hadn't gotten what I wanted I would have immediatly been mad at God, or blamed satan for what happened. How awful is that? I only thank and appreciate God when I get what I want. In all honesty I think a lot of people live like that too. We judge what is good depending upon what makes us happy. But who is to say what is good and what is bad. Certainly not us. Most of the incredable stories in the bible have people going through horrible situations. When Jesus was crucified everyone thought it was the most tragic event that ever happened, untill he came back from the dead and saved us from eternal death. I'm learning that even when God causes or allows something bad to happen to me I'm not the one who should judge if it is right or wrong because God has it under control. Whether I get what I want or not I need to thank him for it anyway because I know God is taking care of me. Something bad that happens to me could be the biggest blessing in my life and I just can't see it yet. I think we all should start thanking God just for being God because his presense in our lives is the only thing that really matters in life.