I Left That Out | Jonathan Josephs

Main message: To experience true intimacy with God you must give Him full access—bring the hidden, messy, doubtful, and painful parts of your life to Him because He already knows, is with you, and created you.

Key points:

• God knows everything (Psalm 139): there's no point hiding—He already sees and can heal what you conceal.
• God is everywhere: running won't escape His presence; He meets you where you are (illustrated by Hagar).
• God made you: you don't need to pretend or perform before God; He's the Creator who loves you as you are.
• Honesty with God (like the woman at the well or the tax collector) opens the way for healing, freedom, and being used by God.
• Faith can be honest with doubt and disappointment—God hears you "from where you are" and can handle your questions and pain.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 139, Philippians 3:10, John 4, Genesis 16, Genesis 21:17, Luke 18