Note 8 at Joh 6:44: This is one of the great truths of the Bible. Mankind is so destitute that we can't even seek God on our own. God has to draw us to Himself through the ministry of the Holy Spirit (Joh 16:7-11). This is why Isaiah admonished us to "seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near" (Isa 55:6). We can't come to God when we get ready. We have to come while He is drawing us. This is why blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unpardonable (see note 1 at Mt 12:31). Once the Holy Spirit quits dealing with us, we have no hope of repentance or remorse.