When Esther was faced with a life or death situation, not just for her but also all of the Jews, she looked to her relationship with Mordecai and other trusted people around her, as well as to God to make her decision and gain strength to follow through. Raised by her cousin Mordecai, it is obvious that Esther learned to seek God’s voice above the many conflicting voices around her, including Mordecai’s. However, God’s dreams are often bigger than our own. As Esther grew up, the dreams she had for herself likely did not include becoming queen nor saving the entire Jewish race.
