Some great verses from Colossians
For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; [Col 1:9 KJV]
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; [Col 1:10 KJV]
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; [Col 1:11 KJV]
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: [Col 1:12 KJV]
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: [Col 1:13 KJV]
We ARE a CHOSEN generation!!