A few years ago, I was approached by someone who had been deeply hurt by the actions of their father. The very person they rightly assumed to be their advocate and defender had abdicated that responsibility and privilege, leaving a gaping hole in the lives of those around him. What made the situation worse was a refusal to recognise that any wrong had been committed. The question put to me in the middle of this pain was, “How can I forgive someone if they won’t even accept that they have done anything wrong?” This question challenged me deeply. I could have offered a very quick ‘Christian’ response and remind them that God, as their heavenly Father, would never let them down. Although true, it would not have answered the question. I needed to get to the nuts and bolts of forgiveness and face that question head-on. Over these next few days, this is going to be the subject we will prayerfully consider together.