Life brings trials we didn't ask for and can't always explain. But James opens his letter not with sympathy — but with a surprising invitation: consider it joy. This message introduces the series by grounding us in the reality that trials aren't signs of God's absence. They're the very soil where endurance grows and faith is deepened. And when we don't know what to do, James gives us a clear next step — ask God for wisdom, and ask with faith, not doubt. Whatever storm you're in, steadiness is possible.