Like every relationship, our relationship with God requires work. That doesn't mean that we are saved, or kept by our works - we are dependent upon God's grace every step of the way. But if we want to draw close to Him, we have to make an effort: spend time in the Word (I'm constantly amazed at how many Christians never really read their Bibles), take time for prayer, take time to worship.
Also, remember that God doesn't want it to be just a one-way conversation. He wants to speak to you, as well as having you speak to Him. So take time to listen. Start with a Bible verse, sit down with pen and paper and ask the Holy Spirit what He wants to say to you from that verse. I'm not talking now about simple Bible study - learning what the Bible means. That is important, but the Bible is not just a text book, but God's personal love letter to you. If you approach it in this way, the Holy Spirit might show you a particular application of that verse to your life; or He might highlight some area in which you need to repent; or He might seal it to your heart as a promise. Very importantly, if He shows you something that you need to do, then do it. Otherwise, it will become more difficult to hear from Him in the future.
blessings,
Lynn
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