Sorry, but I do not claim to be very religious, and pray only when I get in trouble lol. Fortunately, I have led a trouble free and industrious life, so seldom get in serious trouble. Honestly, my real God was always been hard work in my profession of design and construction of heavy machinery. That resulted in a rewarding and happy life.
You must have had personal values that aligned with Jesus’ teachings in order to live the “trouble free and industrious life.” My life has been one of continuous wonderful bizarre coincidences, in spite of me!
Not only do you turn to God in times of difficulty, your statement was one of gratitude, another excellent spiritual quality.