Chad and peeps have, both, given the best advice/examples of God's speaking and directing a Christian's life. Prayer is the strongest link to our fellowshipping and worshipping God. His Word, the Bible, shows us the innumerable promises that believers have been given and may claim as our own. Prayer and Scripture work hand-in-hand to grow and strengthen our faith. We talk to God, in prayer; HE, in turn, talks to and through us with HIS Word. If/When we think we are lacking in wisdom, take James' advice from James 1:5, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally(generously), and upbraideth(to scold, reproach, or reprove) not,and it shall be given him." I and many others, that I have known, have placed the Word of God before us at times when we do/did not understand the verses(s)/passage and we have asked God to teach/show us what HE is saying; to enligthen us; to give us wisdom and understanding, so we may know and share with others. As peeps indicated, you may become bathed in the Word of God with new-found love, admiration, trust, thankfulness, praise, and worship. We learn in stillness/quietness before HIM in our personal devotion. "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen. I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10)
If you are seeking to know, you are headed in the right direction. "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you..."(James 4:8a) Each step we make toward HIM, HE comes closer to us. We are responsible for our own communion/fellowship toward HIM. HE does not force us to pray, read Scripture, witness for HIM, or share, but HE blesses when we do these things; they strengthen our faith and spiritual growth. May God bless you, give you understanding, and speak to/through you in your Christian walk!!!!!