Nedarim 39b -Repentance was created before the universe itself. -Tehillim 27:7-10 "Hashem, hear my voice when I call, be gracious toward me and answer me. In your behalf, my heart has said, 'Seek My Presence.' Your Presence, Hashem, do I seek. Conceal not your Presence from me, repel not Your servant in anger. You have been my Helper, abandon me not, forsake me not, O G-d of my salvation. Though my father and mother have forsaken me, Hashem will gather me in."