Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance.
What does the term "over coming personal battles through perseverance" bring to mind? Perhaps you've been lucky and haven't had to endure a lot of life's common trials and tribulations. If so, "persevering or perseverance" might not resonate much with you? If that was true in your case, wouldn't you be a rare individual? One remarkably blessed by God.
Most of us, from time to time, have had to overcome extensive strife and troubles. In that case, reflections of your past perseverance's should have significant, positive meanings to you—in spite of the hardships.