Review: Unhurried

One of the Christian Bookstagrammers whom I love following is Brandi Davis (@becomingbookbybook). Not only does she share great Christian books, but she has the neatest job in doing the beautiful interior design inside these books. That's how I first heard about Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God by Samantha Decker, which I can verify is both lovely in its content and in how it's laid out.

Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

Experience the joy of slowing down, creating margin, and surrendering control to God.

This book is an invitation to rest, create space, and join God in the work He’s doing.

This is the story of a God who knows how to rest. A God who has everything under control. A God who gave His only Son to save us from our sins and the bondage they bring. In Christ, there is freedom from striving, busyness, and hurry. Are you ready to take off these weights and follow Jesus?

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Book Thoughts

Is it ironic if I admit to hurrying through this book in a sense, only because it was so good that I devoured its content? I truly enjoyed how well Samantha Decker addressed the issues with hurrying, why it was important to slow down to create space for God, and how to go about doing so. This was a theologically sound and compelling call for taking the time to be still and know that He is God in the midst of our busyness. The illustrations were relatable, and the section on application was simple enough that I can already envision how to incorporate some of the teachings offered in the book.

What made Unhurried stand out to me was the recognition that its readers may be coming from diverse schedules and seasons in life. I can't recall coming across too many Christian books directed at women that acknowledge those who work full-time rather than staying at home with their families, so I found this to be rather refreshing to encounter. As such, I appreciated that the analogies and stories weren't specific to only a limited group of people and would heartily recommend this book to any Christian who is struggling with slowing down. Readers seeking an eternal perspective on time and how best to fill their days will gain immense value through this book in learning when to wait on God and when to act urgently for His kingdom.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📱
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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