Before I had a relaltionship with Jesus, I was desperately looking for acceptance.
I needed everyone to like me, so I tried to be the best at everything I did. I would do whatever it took to gain people's approval, but usually I was just left feeling worthless.
Then I learned the meaning of unconditional love.
From that moment on, I knew that I could just be me. I didn't have to stress so much about what others thought of me--because God loves me.
I realized that God isn't like people. He loves us unconditionally, which I like to describe as love that just "is". I can't earn it and I can't do something to make it stop! He loves me when I mess up and when I do well.
The love that God offers lasts forever and I know without a doubt that if I were to die right now, I'd be with God in heaven.