Unhurried
In Unhurried, Samantha Decker writes An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God.
Margin Makes Room for God
I’ve heard about creating margin from various leadership books and podcasts. This book puts a spiritual spin on it by showing us that margin helps us make room for the things of God. It’s filled with real-life stories from Decker, as well as practical points of application.
I was most interested to read how setting our hearts and minds on heaven can help eliminate the need to hurry. I was challenged to trust God’s sovereignty instead of worrying when our plans get derailed. We can learn to see inconveniences as opportunities to do God’s will.
Grace to Slow Down
This book does not call us to idly waste our time. Decker champions the spiritual disciplines to help us make the most of our time with the Lord. She also encourages us to define and develop our spiritual gifts. I realized that much of my hurry stems from neglecting the resources and means God has already provided.
While Decker admits that we will continue to struggle in the fight to slow down, she ends the book on a hopeful note: God’s grace enables us to try again. I am reminded that we have new mercies every morning. This book will help you take stock of your life, truly slow down, and find rest and joy in our Savior.
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