Why are we sometimes surprised?
I think this can speak out to all of us, particularly the answer to prayer. We pray and pray, but when God actually grants us the prayer, of healing, or what have you, we are often surprised. We shouldn't be. We should be praying with an expectancy and faith so that when God actually moves in our lives, we aren't taken aback, but simply expecting it to have happened the whole time. Leaves more time for joy and praising Him for his amazing power and grace.