A Cinderella Story

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“Simon, I have something to say unto you. There was a certain creditor

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Whom had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

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And when they had nothing with which to pay he freely forgave them both.

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Tell Me, therefore, which of them shall love him more?”

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Simon answered and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave more.”

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He said to him, “You have rightly judged.” He then turned to the woman and  
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Said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house, you gave Me

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No water for My feet, but she has washed my feet with her tears and wiped them

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With the hair of her head. You gave me no kiss, but this precious woman

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Has not ceased to kiss My feet since I came in. You did not anoint My head 

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With oil, but this priceless woman has anointed my feet with fragrant oil.

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Therefore I say unto you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for 

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She loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”

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And He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven...Your faith has saved you. 

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Go in peace.” ~ “A Cinderella Story” ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM
An oldie but a goodie. Yet all those stars are blinding ;) Light & Love
Bailey Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM
Interesting....
Haick Avatar
October 29, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Thanks for sharing some light, Sarah. I pray this brings hope to all whose eyes are led to this place by His grace! Love, Annalise
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October 29, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Sarah your poetry is very creative and original. I really like it. I have added you as a fav poet. I hope this is okay.
Brown Avatar
October 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Thank you for your kind comment on my writing Sarah. It is a pleasure to read your poetry this fine day. Hoping you have an amazing weekend. Love, Carol
Nicole Avatar
October 28, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Beautiful work here, Sarah. Such an inspiring piece based on such an extroardinary bible story! (: I'm off to bed now, but reading your poem was a lovely way to end my night... Cheers(: Love, Mandy
Reyna Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 1:01 AM
what a beautiful poem. so creative. I'd like to thank you for your comments for me which is uplifting and full of support... big hug from afar....\(^ __ ^)/
Sadberry Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Smile, *^_^* Good Morning My Dear Precious & Beautiful Sarah *^_^* Or should I rather say, “Lovely Cinderella” = This is the second story from the Bible from two of my favourite girls in the whole wide world which I have thus viewed this fine gift of a day == I love this moment in times blessed reflection for it marks hope for countless beautiful Mary's and these true princesses of eternity *^_^* Beautiful === Love, Jasper
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June 10, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Smile -- one of my most favourite stories from the Holy Bible -- Mary's moment of eternal's deliverence unto paradises indiscribable joys -- truly beautiful and if ever there were a Cinderella story told that extended beyond fairytales and blinks in time then This -- is surely one of they -- wonderful beautiful Sarah -- love always, christopher ~
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June 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Dear Sarah, " Biblically" " A Cinderella Story " YOU have Captured My Eyes YOU Lure me with Such Talent in the Voice of YOUR Soul, with LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...HG
Mclaughlin Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Lovely Sarah...!! I Love A fairy tale.
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June 10, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Just passing through to say goodbye and thank you for all your lovely comments xx Stay happy Farewell Dawn
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