St. Luke describes the thoughts of the Prodigal son when he came to the realization of his situation: "I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants." (St. Luke 15:19) First and foremost, it is us who have to first realize that we are in need of God and also that we are ready to seek God.