James 1:5-8 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

Life is difficult
James 1:4 that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.  
James 1:5 If any of you lacks 
2 Things to do In a Trial
#1 Get your Bearings!
Biggest mistakes can come from the biggest trials in Life 
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you 
1 in 3 Americans say spiritual advice from AI is just as trustworthy as advice from their pastor   
HOW DO WE DO THIS? 
a. Admit 
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes then comes disgrace. But with humility comes wisdom
b. Ask
James 1:5 "If any man lack wisdom he should ask God." 
c. Anticipate
James 1:5 "If any man lacks wisdom he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." 
#2 Step Up Your Trust
What happens when we fully trust?
a.  It brings stability! 
b. It prevents slipover! 
James 1:8 unstable in all they do. 
c.  It brings Clarity 
James 1:8 "A doubleminded man is unstable in all his ways."
Remember Chippie?    Sucked in. Washed up. Blown over.