A book review of Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow down, Create Margin and Surrender Control to God by Samantha Decker
Stars: *****
Moody Publishers (2025)
Christian Living
222 pages
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links.
Summary: Experience the joy of slowing down, creating margin, and surrendering control to God.
Samantha Decker lived a hurried life. Swimming in chaos with a never-ending to-do list, she experienced the fatigue and desperation of rushing from one thing to another. But, amidst her chaos and fruitless efforts to do and be everything, the Lord gently met her. He invited her to slow down and experience His created design for rest.
In Unhurried, we will explore our busy, hurried lives and discover how we can experience the joy of slowing down. We will learn more about margin—what is it, how did Jesus create it, and how can we follow Him? Through the Lord’s guidance and grace, Samantha also shows us how to make time for eternal realities.
- Are your days marked by busyness, striving, and planning?
- Does rest feel unattainable?
- Do you regularly describe yourself as “busy”?
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?
Unhurried
This is an important book to read if your life feels rushed, out of control and chaotic. I really enjoyed this book and read it slowly to make sure I was really taking in the book.
At the end of the chapters are reflection questions and I really tried to think the answers in my head. You could easily jot down your answers in a note book as well, if writing is your thing. There are only 3 questions at the end of each chapter so not overwhelming. There are also verses to memorize.
The book is separated into 3 parts:
- The Problem of Hurry, Control, and an Over-Planned Life (talks about margin)
- Make Room for Him (abiding, Lord’s plan, work, gifts, surrendering control)
- Consider Your Ways (knowing when to hurry, schedule with room, staying unhurried)
The parts are broken into chapters which is further broken up into sections which makes it easier to read, especially if you have to tend to kids a lot. It doesn’t seem as overwhelming to read little sections.
Moody Publishers never disappoints.