This is what the LORD says to the house of Israel, "Seek me and live" (Amos 5:4)
Without Christ, men are dead in their trespasses; they are without hope and without God. Its only in Jesus that they receive life, for Jesus is eternal life.
The life of God in man requires constant dwelling in His presence. The only way to be alive spiritually is to seek Him. Prayer is not just a privilege of a believer, it is vital to their existence. It could be said, "Refuse to seek me and die."
Its important to note that the initiative of offering life is from God. He has come to give life to us who are dead. How can corpses receive anything? By His mercies He breathes life upon us and gives the gift of faith so we could receive His salvation.