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    Derailing Disappointment
    Derailing Disappointment
    Derailing Disappointment
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    Derailing Disappointment

    By April Packer

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    Life takes all of us on a unique journey. If you have ever been in a place in life where you felt without direction, overwhelmed with the lack of choices, or seemingly suffocating in darkness... this book is for you. It will inspire you that there are brighter days ahead. Your perception will be enlarged and your hope will be fully renewed.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJan 24, 2021
    ISBN9781665514538
    Derailing Disappointment
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    April Packer

    She is an educator for 28 years and has dedicated her life to impacting her students and those around her for years. She is active and engaged as a member of her community and local church in the Dallas,TX area. She has impacted every age range from elementary, to college, and mature adults alike. Her deepest desire is to help those she encounters reach their next level of success. She is known to impact any area she engages and has been known to cause life long changes in those who have been a part of her tutelage.

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      Derailing Disappointment - April Packer

      © 2021 April Packer. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 01/22/2021

      ISBN: 978-1-6655-1454-5 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-6655-1453-8 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Getty Images.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. [Biblica]

      Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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      Contents

      Foreword

      Preface

      Chapter 1 Just Thinking

      Chapter 2 Thriving in the Darkness

      Chapter 3 The Vision

      Chapter 4 Learning Curve

      Chapter 5 Derailing Disappointment

      Chapter 6 Capturing the Moment

      Chapter 7 Unconditional

      Chapter 8 I Like You!

      Chapter 9 Savvy Success

      Chapter 10 Live Well

      Chapter 11 Connection Matters

      Chapter 12 In All Things, Be Thankful

      Chapter 13 Be Intentional

      Chapter 14 A Time to Love

      Chapter 15 Grit: The Motor of Success

      Chapter 16 Worship Recklessly

      Chapter 17 Freedom

      Citations

      Foreword

      Trouble is trouble. Period. When we feel like we’re stuck in a world of trouble, we need an answer, a strategy, a way out, a fresh mind-set. We need a way of thinking that allows us to refocus our thoughts and put things in perspective. We don’t need feel-good moments; we need fill-me-with-good moments. We need moments that empower us to slowly straighten our backs and lift our heads.

      Derailing Disappointment will help you embrace the dirt on your face, pick your dusty, dirty self up off the ground, and send you walking down the road to your next stop on the journey of becoming the you you were intended to be. It’s real, it’s relevant, and it’s relatable. Whether you are male or female—black, white, blue, or green—if you’ve got breath in your body and struggles to overcome, this is for you.

      This book is an open casket of the things she’s let die and a growing garden of the seeds she’s planted to let live. It’s an intimate look at her inner workings. It’s an up-close look at how she chooses to be faith-filled and God-conscious in the yuck and the yay! of life. This is not a Look at me, I’m happy all the time book. It’s a Look at me, I’ve got junk to deal with, but I won’t let it work a deal on me book.

      April is a longtime friend of mine. We’ve taught middle school together, served in women’s ministry together, had coffee together, and just done plain, old life together. She’s great to laugh with, cry with, talk strategy with, and be silly with too. All of those sentiments come alive in the pages of this book.

      In each ridiculously funny story, April leaves us with a few good old-fashioned belly laughs. In each painstaking story, she leaves us feeling hopeful. Go on that journey with her. Feel the tears she’s cried, feel the pain she’s endured, and feel the joy that’s colored her existence. Feel it and relate it to back to you. It’s what I’ve let it do for me, and it’s been transformational—even after thirty years of Christianity. I’m telling you, if you really take an introspective look at yourself as you read, you’ll be free to walk out your victory. You will fall down, you will stumble, and you might even wrestle with yourself along the way, but that’s okay. You’ll be ready to Derail Disappointment each time it tries to derail you. Come on. Jump in. Take the dive. Let’s go.

      —Dr. Shelley Connell, EdD

      Preface

      I have struggled mightily while trying to finish this book. I have written and deleted. I have thought and rethought. I have experienced deep inner struggles in the process of deciding to write or not write. Mostly, I have felt that no one really wants to hear what I have to say. The enemy has tricked my mind and stunned my faith in this process. I stumbled, but I got back up. I experienced anger and self-pity, but I found the strength to keep fighting. I experienced despondency and despair, yet God met me at the point of my need.

      This is a piece of my story. During the writing, I doubted who it might or might not help, it has helped me—first and foremost. I know that the changes in my life will always start with me and not with others. Since I have been elevated mentally, physically, and spiritually during this process, I have a strong belief that you will be blessed in some small measure by the words beyond this preface.

      Some of the things you will read about will be a little surprising, but they are all true. I only want to share the truth of what I know and have experienced. I am not an expert, and I am not perfect at anything. However, I am a lifelong learner. I yearn to learn daily. The more I learn, the more I can become an asset for myself and for others. I don’t mind sharing the yuck of my struggles if others are going to be motivated and inspired to move forward in their lives. My deepest desire is to see us all live our best lives!

      I want to let you know that you are not alone in any situation. The enemy of our souls has fed us that lie for many generations. You are not alone in your situation. You do not have to fear or hide from the big bad wolf in your life. God’s presence is greater than any battle you could ever face. In the chapters ahead, I present a few ways to employ your tools given in the Word of God.

      I hope you will experience a change in your life. A great pastor I know and respect says, If nothing changes, nothing changes. Now that is something to think about. I am very confident that change brings about a change. It doesn’t matter how small or how big; change affects its surroundings. Thank you, Pastor Ricky, for that great insight!

      As you read these pages, I pray for healthy changes in your life and a safe place to let go of everything holding you captive. Gather a few friends and have a conversation. Write more in your journal and discover more about yourself. Divinely connect and powerfully conquer as you discover God’s presence and realness in your life. He has wonderful plans for your life and desires to show you how much He loves you if you only believe and receive.

      Buckle up! Find your favorite reading spot! Get your reading glasses, which I have to do, and let’s begin this journey. Remember that I am with you on every page.

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      Chapter 1

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      Just Thinking

      Star light, star bright,

      The first star I see tonight;

      I wish I may, I wish I might,

      Have the wish I wish tonight.

      —Anonymous

      Have you ever had a dream or a desire that you felt would never come true? Have you been praying to God to answer your prayers and give you the desires of your heart? Have you done what you feel is all that He has required in the Word—serve, seek, and honor Him—while waiting for those desires of your heart to come to pass?

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