--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God knows everything. So why not run to…" description: "\"God knows everything. So why not run to him and tell him all the things that he already knows?\" — Kevin DeYoung" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a5/kevin-deyoung-1086_god_god-knows-everything-so-why-not-run-to-h_1792785.png" --- # God knows everything. So why not run to him and tell him… ![“God knows everything. So why not run to him and tell him all the things that he already knows?” quote by Kevin DeYoung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a5/kevin-deyoung-1086_god_god-knows-everything-so-why-not-run-to-h_1792785.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a5/kevin-deyoung-1086_god_god-knows-everything-so-why-not-run-to-h_1792785.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a5/kevin-deyoung-1086_god_god-knows-everything-so-why-not-run-to-h_1792785.png) > “God knows everything. So why not run to him and tell him all the things that he already knows?” [Kevin DeYoung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kevin-deyoung/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that divine omniscience makes human confession redundant, highlighting a paradox of faith and communication. **In simple terms:** God already knows everything, so telling him seems unnecessary. Key Takeaway Consider the purpose of prayer beyond information sharing. Themes faith communication paradox Mood contemplative thoughtful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal prayer - spiritual counseling - theological debate Key Concepts theology existentialism Questions to Reflect On - Why do we speak to an all‑knowing deity? - What value does confession hold beyond informing? 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