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    Walk in God's Grace: Faith for Felons
    Walk in God's Grace: Faith for Felons
    Walk in God's Grace: Faith for Felons
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    Walk in God's Grace: Faith for Felons

    By Monica Lynne Foster and Aaron Franklin

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    Aaron never saw himself sitting in a cell, looking at twelve years. But even though his mother did what she could to keep him out of trouble, he let the streets raise him. When he thought his son was in trouble, he did what he thought a father was supposed to do. Now, the night that changed his life plays in his head like it is on a loop. Unless God intervenes, by the time he is released, his kids will be grown and his mother will be in her 80s. He wanted to be mad at God for the way it all went down, but it was not God's fault. God reminded Aaron that even though prison is wicked and feels like hell, both physically and spiritually, God is always with him. You are not defined by your bad actions. You are defined by the righteousness of God.

    In this 21-day devotional, you'll learn how to release yourself from the guilt that holds you in mental and emotional bondage and allow yourself to be used by God. No matter where you are. No matter how you got there. Aaron is now letting God undo the damage the devil did in his life for over two decades. He is learning to forgive himself because the guilt was killing him. He is learning how to stay strong for his family because even behind bars, they still need him.

    In Aaron's words, "I thought it would be cool to share what I’m living through and maybe it will help someone else. We may be in here for different reasons, but the bottom line is we’re in here together. And I don’t know one dude who wants to make a return trip when he gets out. I needed some peace. Writing this book helped me get that peace. Now I’m passing it on to you. Stay strong and do what I’m learning to do. Let go and let God do what God does."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMonica Lynne Foster
    Release dateJun 4, 2019
    ISBN9780463725641
    Walk in God's Grace: Faith for Felons
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    Monica Lynne Foster

    Monica L. Foster is a former corporate executive who always had a passion for writing. At the age of 40 she opted for a career change and decided to pursue her dreams of running her own business and becoming a published author. She enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dogs. In addition to her writing career, she and her husband own a thriving gas contracting business in Michigan. She's also the co-founder of MC Naturals, a natural body and hair products company. Join her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/monicalynnefoster, where she posts a lively Question of the Day!

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      Walk in God's Grace - Monica Lynne Foster

      Walk In

      God’s Grace

      FAITH FOR FELONS

      Monica Lynne Foster

      Aaron Franklin

      Copyright © 2019 by ML Foster Consulting, LLC

      Monica Lynne Foster and Aaron Franklin

      Cover and Interior Design by Jessica Tilles and TWA Solutions www.twasolutions.com

      All rights reserved.

      First Edition: June 2019

      The publisher is not responsible for websites (or their content) that are not owned by the publisher.

      Scriptures quotations marked (CEB) are from the Common English Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from the English Standard Version of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (KJV) are from the King James Version of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (MSG) are from the Message Translation of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are from the New International Version of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (NKJV) are from the New King James Version of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are from the New Living Translation of the Bible

      Scripture quotations marked (YLT) are from the Youngs Literal Translation of the Bible

      ISBN: 0-9965825-9-9

      ISBN-13: 978-0-9965825-9-9

      The names, places, and incidents within are the products of Aaron’s real experiences and the authors’ insights. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or location are entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights. Purchase only authorized editions.

      If you purchase this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. Neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this stripped book.

      We dedicate this book to our mother, Visel J. Franklin.

      Our mother always supports us, and she will forever have our love.

      Love, Aaron and Monica

      I dedicate this book to my two beautiful children, my daughter Aeryn and my son Jalen. I know being separated this past year has been difficult for all of us, but God has a plan. He hasn't forgotten about us, and we'll be back together soon.

      Love, Dad

      Why We Wrote This Book - Monica

      A few years ago — heck, a year ago — it would have been hard for you to tell me I would be writing a book about faith for those who have been or are currently incarcerated. Seriously? I mean, my brother, my twin as my husband likes to call us even though Aaron is eight years my junior, finally had his life together.

      I realize that some people are genuinely bad people; walking evil because they choose to be evil. But that’s different from most people in our prisons and jail systems. Many people can look back at why they are sitting behind bars and know that they got caught up in an emotional moment. One bad decision has changed the course of their lives, and the lives of those who love them, forever.

      That’s Aaron, my close-as-twins brother. The one for whom I stayed on my knees constantly before God praying that he would get it. That he would wake up and understand how much God loves him and how his life could be so much better than what it was. But he was unable to see it for himself. And the cycle of messed up choices and skating by with a slap on the wrist consequences continued to build. Decades went by and the cycle never changed — until June 2, 2018.

      That’s when it seems that God said, Aaron, enough is enough! I love you and if you are ever going to live the good life that I’ve already laid out for you, you are going to have to stop playing games with Me. I want your undivided attention and I’m going to take what could have been a tragedy and use it to turn your life around. And while I’m at it, I’m going to use you to help others. Yep. That’s what happened on June 2nd.

      Now, in the natural realm, it looked differently. In the natural, there was a gun. A struggle. A shooting. A trial. A conviction. A sentence. A devastation that rippled throughout the family. Faith that was shaken at the very core of those who say they know God and can trust Him through anything.

      I pause as I type because I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the onslaught of emotions I feel. I’m sad as I try to avoid staying in the place of why didn’t you… and if only you had done… Those thoughts kill my peace, and yet, they are continually fighting for space in my mind.

      The weekend after my brother’s sentencing and a couple days before he was to be transferred to prison to begin serving his sentence, we had an emotional conversation. You know, I never understood how emotional pain could be so great that it hurt like physical pain. But

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