Streets Need Faith – Bible Study (James Series)James 1:2–4 | Counting It All Joy James writes to persecuted believers who lost homes, family, and stability. Instead of complaining, he calls them to rejoice in trials not because pain is good, but because God uses trials to mature our faith. Key Truths - James calls himself a bondservant (doulos) not Jesus’ brother showing humility and surrendered identity. - Joy (chara) is not fake happiness; it’s deep spiritual confidence that God is working. - Trials are refining fire, not punishment. They produce steadfastness (hypomonē) endurance that doesn’t quit. - God uses pressure to make us complete, lacking nothing. Modern Trials Look Like Addiction recovery, broken families, financial pressure, loneliness, mental battles, mockery for faith. Just like prison and rock-bottom seasons God doesn’t waste pain. He forges unshakable faith. Cross-References Romans 5:3–4 | 1 Peter 1:6–7 | 2 Corinthians 12:9 | John 16:33 | Hebrews 12:2 Big Takeaway Joy in trials doesn’t deny pain. It trusts God’s purpose. Your testimony through suffering may be someone else’s breakthrough. Reflection - What trial is God using to refine you right now? - What fears or doubts might He be burning away? - Who can you encourage with your story this week? Weekly Challenge - Personal: Journal daily during a trial what you felt, prayed, and learned. - Evangelistic: Share James 1:2–4 with one struggling person this week. God doesn’t break His people. He builds them.

The past week has been very busy for me and I need rest. Therefore we will kick back off Friday with the Bible studies! We must prioritize rest and use wisdom with the work we do!

Just wrote this. I hope it blesses and encourages you reading it. We are like sponges , growing and learning and absorbing Jesus in - daily!

Scripture (ESV): “Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 Devotional: A new week doesn’t begin with hustle it begins with surrender. Before schedules fill up, before pressure and expectations speak, God invites you to place the entire week in His hands. Commitment isn’t just asking God to bless your plans; it’s letting Him shape them. This week will try to pull you in many directions. Voices will compete for your focus. But clarity comes when your first move is obedience, not activity. When your work is committed to the Lord, even interruptions become assignments and delays become direction. You don’t need to carry this week alone. God is not asking you to strive harder He’s asking you to trust deeper. Prayer: Father, I place this entire week before You. My work, my conversations, my decisions, and my rest. Align my plans with Your will and establish what You desire to build. Help me walk in faith, not pressure. Amen. Reflection: What part of this week do I need to place back into God’s hands instead of trying to control? Go into this week grounded, focused, and led. God is faithful to guide what you commit to Him.

We are hitting the clubs tonight to spread the one true Gospel❤️✝️ keep us in prayer !