Trusting God’s Plans Through Storms and Grief

In chapel today, Dr. Craig Williford reminded us of the power of saying “yes” to God, drawing from his personal testimony and the biblical stories of Mary and Genesis’ account of Joseph. Mary’s simple yet profound response to God’s call — her willingness to say yes — shows us the heart of faithful obedience. Joseph, too, amid danger and turmoil, said yes to God. Their examples teach us that when God asks, our best response is to trust and obey.

Dr. Williford also reminded us that God’s plans far exceed our own, and saying yes to Him is the only way to navigate faithfully through life’s storms. Even when circumstances are confusing or painful, God’s presence is our refuge.

Dr. Williford also spoke about grief, reminding us that as believers we grieve differently —not as those without hope but as those whose hope is rooted in Christ. Trusting God through seasons of loss allows us to carry both sorrow and hope together.

The call to us is clear: when God speaks, when He leads, when He asks — say yes. Trust that His plans are good and, in both joy and grief, hold fast to the hope we have in Him.