Unconditional Love

God's grace is often described as 'getting what we don't deserve'. In this context, our lives can be built on what God, by grace, has already done without us having done anything to earn it. This act of grace empowers me to keep pressing on every day. 
During my school years I was good at many sports. However, a big problem for me was that I lacked confidence that I could be the best at any of them. I now recognise the pressure I put on myself to earn acceptance through my sporting performances. I remained in this performance driven mindset for a long time. 
God's grace frees us from performance driven living:
it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2v8-9)
When I received God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, I did not 'feel' a more confident person overnight and I'm still developing in this area. What I am more aware of is that God, through Jesus, has clearly demonstrated His offer of unconditional love. Everyday can be enjoyed in this reality;
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3v16 NKJV)