2Th 1:3  We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

2Th 1:4  So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:

Paul was pleased to see there growth in the Lord, as was the Lord. They grew in there faith, charity, in patience, and thru there tribulation and persecution. May we also, God bless praying for you today.