What does true repentance look like for a Christian?

True repentance manifests as a deep change of mind about both God and oneself. It is recognizing one’s sinfulness and inability to meet God's standards, prompting a sincere turning to Christ as the sole source of salvation. This change leads a believer not to simply stop wrongdoing, but to embrace Christ wholly, as seen in the life of Paul, who declared himself the 'chief of sinners' yet found grace in Christ. Repentance, therefore, reflects a transformational relationship with God where one acknowledges His mercy and longs for intimate fellowship with Him.