As long as you have the order right...God ALWAYS initiates salvation. In fact, He takes a lot of steps before we even move.
Foreknow, Predestine, sent His Son, sent His apostles, sent His Spirit, sent His Word, sent His preachers, called us.
That’s eight steps He takes before we even think about calling on Him. So yes, we respond to Him. He’s not someone that comes running when you whistle. He’s the God who COMMANDS all to repent and believe the Gospel.