Colossians 1:1-14

By remembering whose we are and by remembering who is with us we can joyfully give thanks to God in the awareness of that presence. We remember the hope of which we have heard. We know that we are not alone, not forgotten, not abandoned. Joyfully giving thanks to God means that we know that our help comes from the hills, as the Psalm says, the hills where God dwells. I lift up my eyes. Enduring with patience and joy means being able to lift up your eyes.