Let's talk about some practical things you can do to get closer to God! You have to make a full and intentional decision for the Lord in this season. Just like the prodigal son, the decision to go back home was his to make. There's a denying of self involved in the process that will always be a part of our journey's with Jesus 

Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Bible study guides (I have not used all of these bible study guides myself, they are suggestions I've been able to find for those interested)
* The bible in 52 weeks for women - DR. Kimberly Moore 
* The purpose driven life - Rick warren 
* Bible study workbook for beginners (Amazon) 

Book recommendations:
* Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge
* Wild at heart by John & Stasi Eldredge
* Seeing God as a perfect father by Louie Giglio
* Mere christianity by C.S. Lewis
* Gentle & lowly by Dane Ortlund
* Upon waking Devotional by Jackie Hill Perry
* The true vine by Andrew Murray