To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;
This section of verses (2 Thessalonians 1:3-12) gives us great insight into God’s reasons for allowing His saints to undergo affliction for their faith (cf. James 1). Persecution can be a great blessing from God and can bring great glory to our Lord Jesus Christ both now and in the future.