[Edward’s] writings indicate that whenever he became aware of any sin, he sought to turn away from it.
With his mind, he would concur with God about the evil of this sin in his life.
Then, with his heart, he would grieve over such sin.
Finally, with his will, he would choose to remove it from his life.
Steven J. Lawson in
The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards
Here indeed is a robust repentance using the mind, heart, and will – every part of our being. How often do we only dabble in repentance? We may acknowledge that we have sinned, but we really don’t feel bad about it, and show no effort to change. Or maybe we feel bad, and yet don’t think it is really all that bad, and do little to change. Or maybe we try to change even though we don’t want to or really think we need to. But none of these will do. We need to acknowledge the horror of our sin against God, hate and grieve over it, and get serious about fighting to overcome.
Father, by your infinite grace, grant us this robust repentance
that we might better live for your glory. Amen.
I think it takes it.