God saw by their actions how they turned from their evil way

“When God saw by their actions how they turned from their evil way, he repented of the evil that he had threatened to do to them; he did not carry it out.” (JON 3: 10)

“When God saw” (I don’t know if God is visually oriented), but for sure, when we change our lives, it is somehow visible to Him. Our new actions—“they turned from their evil way”—show that we are different, that we have changed and that we have started a new life. He is “gracious and merciful,” and always happy and proud of us, like a father who is leading His children to growth and maturity. He is never focused on our failures, always focused on loving and inspiring us.

“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart for I am gracious and merciful. (Gospel Acclamation)