They say the most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you realize why you were born. — Viola Davis, 2012 Critic’s Choice Best Actress Winner and Academy Award nominee

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2 comments about “They say the most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you realize why you were born. — Viola Davis, 2012 Critic’s Choice Best Actress Winner and Academy Award nominee”

Cynthia Wong -- February 26th, 2012 at 9:28 pm

Thanks for this. It has taken me a long time to grow up, and I’m still not quite sure why I was born. I will definitely pray for the grace to know myself and what part I can play in God’s plan for his people. I pray that others may have this knowledge of self and conviction of vocation as well.

jane jakins -- February 26th, 2012 at 10:02 pm

thank you

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