perseverance

What are the characteristics that you know to make parents proud? Now, Im not talking about the earthly characteristics which are selfish. Think about it, Honesty, kindness, courage... Now how about this; God is your father.
 Beyond unsurpassing,unconditional love, what characteristics does He long to see us posses?
In Matt 5:3-12 we are blessed to have certain traits.

   ³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
   for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Blessed are those who mourn,
   for they will be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are the meek,
   for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
   for they will be filled.
⁷ Blessed are the merciful,
   for they will be shown mercy.
⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart,
   for they will see God.
⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers,
   for they will be called children of God.
¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
   for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 There are many here I strive to achieve. There is also one word that popes out at me when I read this these passages.Though it is not listed specifically, I truly believe that with out this one word, none of the listed attributes could be abtained. What is it that I see? Perseverance!
Without perseverance, we would not know what it is to live through darkness, to survive uncountable moments of loneliness and heartbreak. Without perseverance we will not be filled with the light of Christ which passes through every fiber of out being to saturate our emptiness.
So I guess, that out of any and all characteristics I pray my children inherate from me, may they understand how to persevere.