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A Beautiful Unfolding: How Your Daily Choices Shape Who You Are Becoming
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Expected 2 Feb 27If it feels like you’re stuck somewhere between who you are and who you want to be…
If you’ve read all the books and tried all the habit trackers…
If you feel like you should be further along spiritually…
You’re not alone.
Too often, instead of reading God’s Word, so many of us spend hours scrolling on social media. Instead of confidently doing the work God has given us, we obsessively compare ourselves to others. What if the problem isn’t that we need a better system? What if what we need is a different posture?
In A Beautiful Unfolding bestselling author Ruth Chou Simons will help you
examine the underlying motivations for your daily choices, recognize the connection between what you love and how you spend your time,realize what is de-forming you rather than transforming you, and embrace four specific spiritual practices that help you access God’s grace for purposeful living.
This is your invitation to shift your course from absent-minded drifting to purposeful becoming. Join Ruth on a journey of transformation to shape your daily routines and, ultimately, your heart—for God’s glory and your beautiful unfolding.
If you’ve read all the books and tried all the habit trackers…
If you feel like you should be further along spiritually…
You’re not alone.
Too often, instead of reading God’s Word, so many of us spend hours scrolling on social media. Instead of confidently doing the work God has given us, we obsessively compare ourselves to others. What if the problem isn’t that we need a better system? What if what we need is a different posture?
In A Beautiful Unfolding bestselling author Ruth Chou Simons will help you
examine the underlying motivations for your daily choices, recognize the connection between what you love and how you spend your time,realize what is de-forming you rather than transforming you, and embrace four specific spiritual practices that help you access God’s grace for purposeful living.
This is your invitation to shift your course from absent-minded drifting to purposeful becoming. Join Ruth on a journey of transformation to shape your daily routines and, ultimately, your heart—for God’s glory and your beautiful unfolding.
- GenresFaith
288 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication February 2, 2027
About the author
Ruth Chou Simons
74 books1,156 followersRuth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and Now and Not Yet. She is an artist, podcaster, speaker, and the founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of GraceLaced, an art and lifestyle brand. Simons uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts, making deep truths beautifully accessible with her signature art and relatable communication style.
Simons has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox, Christianity Today, and Hallmark Home and Family. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in Western Colorado and are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.
Connect with Ruth on social media at @ruthchousimons.
Simons has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox, Christianity Today, and Hallmark Home and Family. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in Western Colorado and are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.
Connect with Ruth on social media at @ruthchousimons.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was so glad to be able to read this book.
As usual, Ruth Chou Simons not only creates beautiful things but writes with such biblical wisdom and pastoral tenderness. She has a wonderful way of encouraging you along the way, gently pointing your heart back to the Lord and reminding you of the beauty of becoming more like Christ.
A Beautiful Unfolding is a companion into godliness. It is a reminder that our becoming doesn't happen all at once, but through the small, daily choices we make as we walk with the Lord. Our everyday decisions, the things we love, the habits we cultivate, and where we fix our eyes all shape who we are becoming.
The words that spoke to me the most were:
“Prayer isn’t a race.”
“All the best things that grow strong and beautiful grow with time. There’s no prize for speedy sanctification.”
The word I chose for the rest of this year is slow. Little did I know when I chose it that sanctification would also be part of that process. How easily I can want to rush the very things God is patiently growing in me. These words were such a gentle reminder that becoming more like Christ is not something to hurry through. It is a lifelong journey of daily obedience, dependence on His grace, and learning to trust His timing.
There is something so reassuring about remembering that slow growth is still growth. That the small, faithful choices we make each day matter. That God is at work even when the progress feels unseen or slower than we would like.
This is a book I want to return to, underline, and sit with slowly. It has encouraged me to be more intentional with my days, to consider what my choices reveal about what I treasure, and to remember that the person I am becoming is being shaped in the seemingly ordinary moments of life.
A beautiful, biblical, and deeply encouraging read. I am so grateful for this book and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
As usual, Ruth Chou Simons not only creates beautiful things but writes with such biblical wisdom and pastoral tenderness. She has a wonderful way of encouraging you along the way, gently pointing your heart back to the Lord and reminding you of the beauty of becoming more like Christ.
A Beautiful Unfolding is a companion into godliness. It is a reminder that our becoming doesn't happen all at once, but through the small, daily choices we make as we walk with the Lord. Our everyday decisions, the things we love, the habits we cultivate, and where we fix our eyes all shape who we are becoming.
The words that spoke to me the most were:
“Prayer isn’t a race.”
“All the best things that grow strong and beautiful grow with time. There’s no prize for speedy sanctification.”
The word I chose for the rest of this year is slow. Little did I know when I chose it that sanctification would also be part of that process. How easily I can want to rush the very things God is patiently growing in me. These words were such a gentle reminder that becoming more like Christ is not something to hurry through. It is a lifelong journey of daily obedience, dependence on His grace, and learning to trust His timing.
There is something so reassuring about remembering that slow growth is still growth. That the small, faithful choices we make each day matter. That God is at work even when the progress feels unseen or slower than we would like.
This is a book I want to return to, underline, and sit with slowly. It has encouraged me to be more intentional with my days, to consider what my choices reveal about what I treasure, and to remember that the person I am becoming is being shaped in the seemingly ordinary moments of life.
A beautiful, biblical, and deeply encouraging read. I am so grateful for this book and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I started reading this book today, and every chapter makes me more curious to read the next. The first few chapters felt so relatable and personal that I couldn't stop myself from giving it **5 stars even before finishing it**. It honestly felt as though the author was expressing my own story and speaking directly from my heart.
I have already underlined so many sentences that reflect exactly how I talk to God, how I want to communicate with Him, and the kind of relationship I want to build with Him. So many passages felt as though they were putting my own thoughts and feelings into words.
One of the most meaningful lessons is how our everyday choices—even the smallest decisions—can make a huge difference in our lives, both positively and negatively. It reminds us to be more conscious and intentional about the choices we make every day. These are lessons everyone can benefit from, and this book offers a beautiful way to reflect on them.
I feel that God gifted me this book at just the right time for my spiritual growth.
And the biggest surprise? I received **two books through the giveaway!** What a wonderful blessing. I'm already looking forward to reading more books by Ruth. I can't wait to discover what she writes next!
I have already underlined so many sentences that reflect exactly how I talk to God, how I want to communicate with Him, and the kind of relationship I want to build with Him. So many passages felt as though they were putting my own thoughts and feelings into words.
One of the most meaningful lessons is how our everyday choices—even the smallest decisions—can make a huge difference in our lives, both positively and negatively. It reminds us to be more conscious and intentional about the choices we make every day. These are lessons everyone can benefit from, and this book offers a beautiful way to reflect on them.
I feel that God gifted me this book at just the right time for my spiritual growth.
And the biggest surprise? I received **two books through the giveaway!** What a wonderful blessing. I'm already looking forward to reading more books by Ruth. I can't wait to discover what she writes next!
November 8, 2026
The important lesson that I learned from reading this book is that the daily choices I make shape what I’m becoming. If I want to live into what Christ desires for me and from me, then the choices I make should move me in that direction. I can witness God’s greatness in Creation, faithfully read God’s Word, cultivate a healthy prayer practice and connect with a community of people who are also on this journey. There are no shortcuts.
I really enjoyed the lovely illustrations throughout the book. Also at the end of each chapter you’ll find a beautifully written prayer (A Liturgy for …) that highlights the truths brought forward in that chapter. I found myself reading those back after I finished the book. A great way to reinforce what I read.
I really enjoyed the lovely illustrations throughout the book. Also at the end of each chapter you’ll find a beautifully written prayer (A Liturgy for …) that highlights the truths brought forward in that chapter. I found myself reading those back after I finished the book. A great way to reinforce what I read.
October 22, 2026
Thank you to Nelson Books and NetGalley for this advance copy!
This is my second Ruth Chou Simons book and it won’t be my last. The biblical discipline of sanctification is explained so well and demonstrated genuinely. Reading this encouraged me to finally start the Bible verse mapping study I’ve been putting off! The illustrations of the chrysalis becoming a butterfly was so touching and perfect for the theme of this book.
This is my second Ruth Chou Simons book and it won’t be my last. The biblical discipline of sanctification is explained so well and demonstrated genuinely. Reading this encouraged me to finally start the Bible verse mapping study I’ve been putting off! The illustrations of the chrysalis becoming a butterfly was so touching and perfect for the theme of this book.
November 8, 2026
A Beautiful Unfolding is in fact that. It's beautifully rich in the heritage of spiritual formation while also being deeply personal and practical. The artwork and liturgies are not only stunning, they are actually helpful. This is a great work to introduce the topic of spiritual formation and also a great resource for quick application that leads to change. Engagingly written and thoughtfully curated, this is a must read.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Make your choices and goals achievable. Strengthen your resolve without regret.
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