For nearly two decades, I’ve struggled with getting and holding onto steady employment. That means steady income has been hard to come by, as well. It’s been a constant battle with a few ups but mostly downs the entire time.

So, after receiving way too many “lemons” over the years, I finally decided to put them to use. I didn’t know what else to do with them. They were taking up a lot of space and no one really likes lemon juice at our house so I had to do something.

So why not write a book about my story, right? After all, I am a writer. And it really is an amazing story. Not only have I been rejected more times than I can count, but some of the ways I’ve been turned down have been simply unbelieveble!

But this isn’t just a story of defeat and rejection. It’s also a story of amazing love from a Father in Heaven who cares for his children immensely. And it’s a story that will inspire you to recognize how much the Lord has done for you in your life, too. Throughout this struggle, God has never left us hanging. We’ve been blessed in countless ways.

Here’s a book description:

You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover is a story of incredible perseverance through overwhelming struggles and countless rejections. If you’ve ever lost hope, if you’ve ever wanted to give up, this story will inspire you to keep going. If you’re still waiting for God to fulfill a promise, don’t stop now. No matter how bad life gets, there is still hope. It may take overwhelming patience, faith, and courage. It may be the greatest struggle of your life. But keep waiting on the Lord. Your faith and patience will not be in vain. God will reward you. He always keeps His promises.

You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover will help you recognize and understand that your trials are only for a moment. They do not define you. You are not a failure…no matter how many times you fail. In fact, your failures can be the catalyst to achieving your greatest success. So never give up. Keep doing your part. There is always hope through a devoted Heavenly Father who loves you immensely. Learn how author Kent Livingston discovers the power of hidden blessings and keeps his faith despite overwhelming rejection and defeat. And ultimately how he uses his trials as inspiration to achieve his greatest triumph.

You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover: The Power of Hidden Blessings is available now on Amazon. You can buy the paperback version today, or pre-order the ebook version, which will be delivered February 26.

I’m excited for everyone to read my story. In it, I share numerous personal details that I’ve never shared before. That wasn’t easy to do, but I know they will have an impact for good.

I hope you’ll take the time to read my book. I know you’ll find it inspirational as you face your own trials. And that you’ll start to recognize the many hidden blessings God has given you.