Learning along the way

I've been challenged the last while to be open and available to what God is asking and what he puts in my path. It's interesting to see what comes my way when I am open. Last Sunday I had an opportunity to pray with someone from church just because of where I was sitting, and this Sunday I went for a walk on my own and 1/2 way through ran into someone who really needed a walking companion to make it home. So I turned around and walked home with her. I didn't really want to, and didn't get the same exercise I really wanted, but it was neat for me to talk with her. I've been really encouraged by these encounters and am excited about what I am learning and being challenged with as I take time to listen to God and apply what I am learning.