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ultimately my responsibility. So I chose to follow God’s leading against the advice of people I greatly respected and let the chips fall where they may. I did it very respectfully, and I didn’t stop seeking their advice. I just had to learn to distinguish between what they said and what God said. In that way, having dream busters so close sharpened me spiritually. When the dream in your heart is stronger than even the voices of those you trust most, that’s when you know it’s from God. When the vision captivates you more than anyone’s respect or approval, you know you’ve discovered your life purpose. One of the best dream stories you will ever encounter is not on the Internet or television; it’s the story of Joseph found in the first book of the Bible. Joseph was kind of a daddy’s boy. It was obvious to his brothers that he was Daddy’s favorite, and his brothers resented him for it. One night while Joseph was sleeping, God dropped a dream in his heart. Joseph dreamed of one day being a great leader. This dream in the night began to You can live to please God or to please people. Which will it be? Solutions 39