And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. Learn to depend on the Holy Spirit to grow up in your new faith and overcome sin. The ability to follow God comes from outside of us - it is his Holy Spirit. Prayer Prayer is talking with God and He is always ready to listen.
Prayer involves listening also.
Prayer will bring answers and direction for life. The Word Physical growth requires food, doesn't it. It also works that way spiritually. The Bible compares the desire for spiritual food to a newborn baby desiring milk. God's Word is also light for us in this dark world.