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    Transition: From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored
    Transition: From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored
    Transition: From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored
    Ebook118 pages1 hourMerry Hearts Inspirational Series

    Transition: From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored

    By Naleighna Kai

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    She made one mistake. Leaving him under the cover of darkness to escape the consequences of her actions would spiral into something so horrific that it cost the innocent lives of many. What she had done was enough to put her in an early grave, but what her husband did was downright diabolical. Time after time, the women and children paid the price, when men made decisions without consulting God first.

    The Forgotten

    The women in this story resonate with Naleighna Kai because she also suffered the pangs of her mistakes. Going from one place to another to find safety, landed her in the grip of someone who did not see her value; someone who tried to end the game before she realized it was being played.

    The Forgiven and Highly Favored

    Years of healing and working towards forgiveness brought a unique set of earth angels to help Naleighna in the process. She was finally able to put her pain on the page; the page became her passion, and the passion became her purpose.

    ABOUT THE MERRY HEARTS INSPIRATIONAL SERIES

    Some use God's word to justify domestic violence, imprisonment, slavery, and systematic racism rather than preach peace, joy, salvation, and love. Throughout the Merry Hearts Inspirational series, readers will experience scripture as never before. Authors take one-dimensional Biblical characters and breathe new life into them to become relevant for the reader.

    Over time, many things have been misinterpreted, but the one important thing is that God’s grace isn’t just for men. Christ valued women so much. He had His most profound conversations with women. Christ performed astounding miracles through them, and following His resurrection, He appeared to the women first.

    Throughout scripture, God's love for women and everyone—no matter ethnic background or gender—may be found, from Genesis to Revelation. May you come to know His love in an authentic, tangible way.

    Each book in the Merry Hearts Inspirational Series is a standalone and can be read in any order:

    Book 1 – Journey – Lisa Dodson [Ruth and Boaz]
    Book 2 – Visions– J. L. Campbell [The Outside Child]
    Book 3 – Purpose – Florenza Denise Lee [The Unnamed Woman]
    Book 4 – Growth - Janice Allen [Esther, The Three Hebrew Boys]
    Book 5 – Transition -- Naleighna Kai [The Levite’s Concubine]
    Book 6 – Choices – Pat G’Orge-Walker [The Faithful Wife]
    Book 7 – Patience – Terri Ann Johnson [The Pharaoh’s Daughter]
    Book 8 – Persistence – U. M. Hiram [Hannah, Daniel, and The Centurion]
    Book 9 – Transformation – Naleighna Kai [Tamar and Amnon]
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacro Publishing Group
    Release dateJun 29, 2021
    ISBN9781952871146
    Transition: From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored
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    Naleighna Kai

    Naleighna Kai is the USA TODAY, Essence®, and national bestselling and award-winning author of several controversial women's fiction, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, romance, Suspense, and Science Fiction novels that plumb the depth of unique love triangles and women's issues. She is also a contributor to a New York Times bestseller, one of AALBC's 100 Top Authors, a member of the Chicago Vocational School Hall of Fame (CVS), Mercedes Benz Mentor Award Nominee, and the E. Lynn Harris Author of Distinction. In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, she continues to "pay it forward" with the experience of NK Tribe Called Success, the Kings of the Castle Series, the Knights of the Castle Series, and by organizing the annual Cavalcade of Authors which gives readers intimate access to the most accomplished writing talent today. She resides in Chicago where she is working on her next two books and co-writing three books with younger members of her family. Find her on social media: https://linktr.ee/naleighnakai

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      Transition - Naleighna Kai

      Transition

      Transition

      From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored

      Naleighna Kai

      Cover designed by

      J. L. Woodson

      The Macro Group, LLC

      This book is a work of nonfiction. These accounts are from the author’s perspective and memories, and as such, are represented as accurately and faithfully as possible. To maintain the anonymity of the individuals involved, some of the names and details have been changed.

      Transition: From Forgotten to Forgiven and Highly Favored

      Copyright © 2021 by The Macro Group. All rights reserved.

      Edited by Janice M. Allen and J. L. Campbell: jlcampbellwrites@gmail.com

      Cover Designed by J. L Woodson: www.woodsoncreativestudio.com

      Interior Designed by Lissa Woodson: www.naleighnakai.com

      Beta Readers: D. J. Mitchell and Kelsie Maxwell

      ISBN 978-1-952871-13-9 (trade paperback)

      ISBN 978-1-952871-14-6 (E-Book)

      Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in, or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the express written permission of both the copyright owner and the publisher of this book, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via any other means without the permission of the owner is illegal and punishable by law. For permission, contact Naleighna Kai at naleighnakai@gmail.com.

      The Macro Group

      1507 E. 53 rd Street, #858

      Chicago, IL 60615

      Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV), public domain.

      Jean Woodson,

      Eric Harold Spears,

      LaKecia Janise Woodson,

      Mildred E. Williams,

      Anthony Johnson,

      L. A. Banks,

      Octavia Butler,

      Tanishia Pearson Jones,

      Emmanuel McDavid, and

      Priscilla Jackson

      J. L. Woodson & Donisha

      Shawn Williams, Sesvalah, Ehryck,

      La Ammitai, Jamyi Joi, Janine Ingram, and the members of NK’s Tribe Called Success

      Foreword by Stephanie M. Freeman

      She is a phoenix rising from the ruins of her despair. Her garment greets the wind like an old friend, honoring the bravery, marveling at the miles. Forever forward she moves; every footfall paves the way for the ones that follow. Past, present, and future ripple and writhe beneath the fabric of her existence. The storms of her past are swallowed whole as passion and purpose swirls her.

      Using her pen as a sword, the determined one slays the darkness. Words that flow from her heart to the page sing of home and safe haven for those still lost in the storms.

      —Stephanie M. Freeman, author of Necessary Evil, Unfinished Business, and Nature of the Beast

      NK’s Tribe Called Success

      NAMAKIR Tribe Members:

      Naleighna Kai  

      J. L. Woodson

      Janice M. Allen 

      Martha Kennerson

      J. L. Campbell

      Marze Scott

      Karen D. Bradley 

      Sierra Kay

      Shakir Rashaan

      Pat G’Orge-Walker

      Anita L. Roseboro

      Michelle D. Rayford

      Florenza Denise Lee

      Stephanie Freeman

      Lisa Dodson

      Terri Ann Johnson

      Christine Pauls

      Unique M. Hiram 

      J. S. Cole

      Sekinah Jackson

      Solsire E. Felida

      Marie McKenzie

      Vanessa Howard

      Kadesha Powell

      Erica B. Davis

      Brynn Weimer

      Angela Lackey 

      NAMASTE Tribe members 

      Janine Ingram

      Bridgett McGill

      Lizabeth Harris

      Lori Hays

      Yolanda Cranford

      Bridgett Renay

      Carol Jones

      Lucille Freeman

      Catherine Roberts

      Randi Coley

      Allita Irby 

      *S. L. Jennings

      *London St. Charles

      *Theresa V. Wilson

      *J. D. Mason

      *Deanna McNeil

      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Lesson in Flexibility

      1. The Runaway Bride

      2. Home Sweet Home

      3. What’s Done in the Dark

      4. Onward Christian Soldiers

      5. Ask for direction and divine guidance first

      6. What’s the lesson in all of this?

      7. Unexpected Occurrences

      8. Breaking Generational Curses

      9. Jennifer: The Lady of Jeffrey Manor

      10. My True Mother

      11. To forgive or Not to Forgive

      12. Merry Heart Centered Leadership

      Transformation by Naleighna Kai

      Loving Me for Me

      My Time in the Sun

      King of Devon

      King of Durabia

      The Merry Hearts Inspirational Series

      Also by Naleighna Kai

      Introducing . . .

      About the Author

      Acknowledgments

      Special thanks goes out to: The Creator from whom all Blessings and opportunities flow, Sandy (my true mother), my son, J. L. Woodson (for the awesome cover designs for this Merry Hearts series), Sesvalah, Bettye Odom, Janice M. Allen, Debra J. Mitchell, Royce Slade Morton, Bunny Ervin, J. L. Campbell, Kelly Peterson, Janine A. Ingram, Ehryck F. Gilmore, Betty Clawson, Jamyi Joy, Stephanie M. Freeman, Unique Hiram, Marie L. McKenzie, Shawn Williams, Dr. Vanessa Howard, the Kings of the Castle Ambassadors, Members of Naleighna Kai’s Literary Cafe, the members of NK’s Tribe Called Success, the members of Namakir Tribe, and to you, my dear readers . . . thank you all for your support.

      Much love, peace, and joy,

      Naleighna Kai

      NAMAKIR Tribe Members:

      Naleighna Kai  

      J. L. Woodson

      Janice M. Allen 

      Martha Kennerson

      J. L. Campbell

      Marze Scott

      Karen D. Bradley 

      Sierra Kay

      Shakir Rashaan

      Pat G’Orge-Walker

      Anita L. Roseboro

      Michelle D. Rayford

      Florenza Denise Lee

      Stephanie Freeman

      Lisa Dodson

      Terri Ann Johnson

      Christine Pauls

      Unique M. Hiram 

      J. S. Cole

      Sekinah Jackson

      Solsire E. Felida

      Marie McKenzie

      Vanessa Howard

      Kadesha Powell

      Erica B. Davis

      Brynn Weimer

      Angela Lackey 

      NAMASTE Tribe members 

      Janine Ingram

      Bridgett McGill

      Lizabeth Harris

      Lori Hays

      Yolanda Cranford

      Bridgett Renay

      Carol Jones

      Lucille Freeman

      Catherine Roberts

      Randi Coley

      Allita Irby

      Lesson in Flexibility

      The Merry Hearts Inspirational Series and this particular book taught me about being open, flexible, and understanding it’s all about growth. NK’s Tribe Called Success has done a number of series centered around romantic suspense, and it left our inspirational fiction authors on the sidelines. So I had to be flexible.

      Instagram started as a regional app called Burbn that focused on the developer’s love of fine whiskeys and bourbon. Back then, it simply allowed users to check-in, post their plans, and share photos. When he saw that the app kept expanding beyond what he imagined, he didn’t dig in his heels and say, No, it has to stay within the vision I wanted. They have to use it the way it was created. He listened to what the users wanted, grew from there, and look where the app is today.

      The same thing happened with Merry Hearts. I kept putting it on the back burner because all the other genres absorbed my time. Then because of a new audio-only app, I started a 30-day challenge and helped several women who wanted to bring their life stories and self-help books and into the light. Some started in late January, others in the latter part of February and they, who had never written a book before, released their first books in June with the support of my entire writing tribe. All four books, back to back, became #1 Amazon Bestsellers and stayed number one for several days, not just hours.

      Still, my focus was on the next series to come—the Queens of the Castle. Until … I slid into a room on the app and Shawn Williams, a prophetess, brought me on the stage. She read me up and down for not doing what The Creator called me to do—write an inspirational series with the Tribe that would inspire people when they truly needed it, at this moment, in these interesting times. She was right. Even in the writing process, several authors shared dark parts of their past that they hadn’t told anyone. We began working toward the finish line, but prayed for each other as the tears came and the healing began.

      This would never have happened if I didn’t expand my vision beyond only working with authors who write fiction, romance, science fiction, mysteries, and thrillers, to actually realize that I could help people who simply wanted to tell their truth in a manner that would also help my writing tribe.

      What I learned from this experience, is that I have to be open to manifestation coming in ways that are best for the Universe, ourselves, and everyone involved. And when I’m on the phone with an author who is seeing their cover for the first time, it

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