It calms my uncertainties to know that God’s help is at hand immediately. It isn’t a future help, nor is it available only when I’m worthy of God’s help. No, it’s a present help. God’s help is available the moment we humble ourselves and cry out to Him. 4. Write James 1:2–4 here: 5. How do you view trials in your life? Are you fearful? Joyful? Angry? Do you see them as disastrous? Explain. I have to be honest. It really annoys me that James says I should be joyful instead of fearful in hard times.