Do we draw near to God?

One of the promises that is given in James 4:8 is that if we draw near to God that he will then draw closer to us.  But you may ask, how do we draw close to God?  We draw close to God when we allow him to lead and guide us.  When we seek him out on issues and things that are important to us, and then listen and act upon what he shares with us.  Be assured that a blessed harvest will come out of that.  We draw closer to him when we allow him to share with us what is wrong in our lives or where we have to change.  When we draw closer to the Lord he will be more open to share with us and show us where we need to make adjustments so that we can move forward in our lives to greater blessing.