“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (II Timothy 3:12, ESV) At times in our walk with the Lord, we become discouraged when troubles seem to plague our every step. We feel we are walking in God’s will for our lives, yet so many difficulties and stressful situations keep coming our way. As a child of God striving to do His will, shouldn’t life go smoother? Can’t the Lord take away these problems? FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE When the Lord walked this earth, He endured many things from those who did not…