This week I experienced a first. I was disappointed in God. I cannot recall ever being angry or disappointed in God before. Not that I haven’t been, I just don’t recall ever knowing it.

Here’s how I came to that realization. I have about a 40 minute commute to work. The normal surface streets – day in and day out. I typically use the commute time to think and reflect on things. This particular day I noticed something unusual for me. Before I had even gone 5 miles (of the 15 mile commute) I had mentally grumbled at the driving of at least 3 drivers. I see this every day. It occurred to me that I was angry at the driving and that something must be going on. I said to myself, “Hey Dave, what’s up – why are you so angry?”

That in itself was a revealing realization – that the source of my anger could be coming from somewhere else. By the time I had finished my commute I determined the source was disappointment with God. I had prayed the week before and asked for something. He delivered EXACTLY what I asked for. The reason for my asking was I felt my motives might not be pure. As it turns out my motives were not so pure, as evidenced by my disappointment.

Prayer answered! A blessing? Yes. I discovered something more about myself which needs to be worked on. He cares enough about me to answer my prayers AND give me the truth all at once. That makes me happy!