I'm thankful to have Jesus as my Savior. My relationship with

The words of Josh Turner, “I’m thankful to have Jesus as my Savior. My relationship with God has always been one to where I’m talking to Him all day, every day, about anything and everything. It’s just a continuous ongoing conversation that I have with the Lord, and I feel like that’s brought me closer to Him,” resound with the timeless voice of faith. They remind us of the ancient truth that communion with the Divine is not confined to ritual or temple, but can be woven into the fabric of each moment. His gratitude is not only for salvation, but for the intimacy of a relationship with God that is as constant as breathing.

When Turner speaks of thankfulness for Jesus as Savior, he echoes the faith of countless generations who found in Christ not only forgiveness but companionship. To call someone “Savior” is not only to recognize deliverance from sin, but to acknowledge a guide, a protector, a shepherd of life’s path. This is the same gratitude voiced by the Psalmist who declared, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” The ancients understood that salvation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing relationship of presence and guidance, and Turner’s words carry that same conviction.

The heart of his testimony lies in the continuous conversation. To “talk to Him all day, every day, about anything and everything” is to live in unbroken fellowship. This echoes the teaching of the Apostle Paul, who urged believers to “pray without ceasing.” It is not prayer in the narrow sense of formal requests, but the openness of soul that shares every joy, burden, and thought with God. In such a life, nothing is too small to bring before the Lord — a habit, a worry, a hope, a moment of laughter. This transforms life into a sanctuary where every step is sacred.

History shows us examples of those who lived this way. Consider Brother Lawrence, a humble monk of the seventeenth century, who wrote of his practice of the presence of God. Whether washing dishes or working in the monastery kitchen, he carried on a conversation with the Lord, turning even the most ordinary labor into worship. His writings became a spiritual classic, reminding the world that holiness is not in lofty tasks but in constant communion. Turner’s words echo this same tradition: that drawing closer to God comes not through occasional ritual alone, but through daily companionship.

In his reflection, there is also a teaching about closeness. To speak with God continuously is to draw near, to transform Him from a distant figure into an intimate presence. Just as friendship is strengthened through daily conversation, so too is faith strengthened by continuous dialogue. The ancients taught that intimacy with the divine was life’s highest aim. In Turner’s voice, we hear this ancient desire renewed: to be near God, not only in moments of crisis or celebration, but in the quiet, constant rhythm of life.

The lesson for us is profound: do not relegate your faith to rare moments of ritual or weekly gatherings. Let it flow through every hour of your day. Invite God into your work, your rest, your joys, and your sorrows. Make of your life a continual conversation, for in doing so you will find yourself drawn closer, not only in times of need, but in the very fabric of daily existence. Gratitude, conversation, and closeness are the keys to a life anchored in divine presence.

As practical action, begin to practice this daily conversation. In the morning, greet God as you would a friend. Throughout the day, whisper your thoughts, ask for guidance, or simply share your joys. At night, thank Him for walking with you through the hours. Do not wait for grand ceremonies; let each small moment become holy. In time, this rhythm will bring peace, intimacy, and the profound assurance that you are never alone.

Thus, Josh Turner’s words stand not merely as a personal reflection, but as a timeless teaching: thank God for salvation, speak with Him continuously, and you will draw closer to Him. This is the way of the ancients and the way of the wise — to make of life itself a prayer, and of every moment a step in companionship with the Divine.