text: I am not running from anything.  Faith is gift free to all who will accept it.  
  Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
  John 20:31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.
  Mark 1:15 "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
  Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.
  Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all [you] who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
  All of these speak of choices being made.   In the last two, Whoever and all, do not seem very selective.   This last one clearly shows that will plays a part.  Capitalization is mine
  John 5:40 "But you are not WILLING to come to Me that you may have life."