James continues to offer encouragement to endure, through enduring in prayer.  We can boldly come and offer our requests to God because the "the effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much." Elijah is offered as an illustration of a regular man who prayed and God accomplished great things because of his prayer.  We can confidently come to God because he desires to hear and answer prayer.

James, the brother of Jesus, writes to Jewish believers who have been scattered, likely because of persecution. James encourages these believers through instruction on trials, genuine faith, and the appropriate interactions within the community of believers. His goal is to give guidance to these believers as they continue to engage with one another apart from the oversight of the established church in Jerusalem.

Graceway Church of Michiana exists in South Bend, IN for the purpose of Exalting our great God and Savior, Edifying and Encouraging believers and Engaging our Community. 

Graceway Church is committed to being a God Exalting, Christ Centered, Spirit Motivated, Word Focused local body of Believers!