My two cents -- God is going to speak to YOU, not to you father, about what His plans are for your life. If you feel that God is telling you go a certain way, then your job is to obey His calling.
As for knowing whether or not it is God's voice -- If God is leading you, then you will feel a peace about your decision. Also, roadblocks will fall away. For example, I felt God calling me to start an infertility support group. I wasn't sure how it would happen logistically because dh is very resistant to ANY plans on weeknights, which the only time that most people needing this support can meet because they work. Surprisingly, dh was very cool about me holding this group AT MY HOUSE two weeknights a month. Only God could work that out because we have a 10+ year history of dh not wanting ANYTHING going on weeknights, much less at our house!!
I suggest that you set aside an hour to lock yourself in a room, get on your knees, and pray for guidance.
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For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jer. 29:11-13
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If you seek God's will, He will reveal it to you. When you leave that room, you will KNOW what His will is for you.
I have a friend who was conflicted about what action to take in a situation. Another friend gave her the same advice that I am giving you. Her response was, "Yeah, right. I am a stay-at-home mom of two kids. I'd never have the time." Two days later, she miraculously had a two-hour block to herself -- no husband and no kids. She got on her knees before the Lord, and she got her answer. She was overwhelmed w/God's presence and a sense of peace. God's answer was very specific and very bizarre, but she obeyed His instructions, and amazing blessings followed.
Give it a shot. You'll be amazed at how clear God's direction can be.
- Faith