— Midweek Meditations:
thoughts, inspiration and encouragement
from ACF community members —
We live so fast, so absorbed in routine, that sometimes we forget life is woven from small miracles: like turning on the tap and having water come out, showering with hot water, washing our hands, opening the refrigerator and finding food, sleeping in a bed under a roof, getting dressed, taking our medicine. Simple things, yes. But not guaranteed for everyone.
During the pandemic, I discovered I was part of a privileged population simply because I could wash my hands—let alone isolate myself. Working in Mexico with our migrant brothers heading to the northern border, I remember hearing them beg to take a shower after days on the road. But it was impossible! All the aid centers had closed, and much of the help was denied to them.
Now I think of our brothers and sisters who are at war today, especially in Gaza. Thousands of families have no access to clean water. There is not enough food, no electricity, no streets or markets or schools left.
And here we are, you and I, living surrounded by a routine that seems to repeat meaninglessly, while all this happens without us stopping to realize that each one of these acts, as simple as they may seem, is a privilege others don’t have.
This reflection is not meant to make us feel guilty for what we have, but to awaken us from spiritual lethargy. Because privilege turns into blindness when we forget that what is normal for us is not normal for everyone. Gratitude then becomes an act of humility.
Those who give thanks sincerely are moved. And those who are moved, change the way they see and live.
The ACF Midweek Meditations
are written by a diverse group of our church members with the intention to seek God’s fingerprints in our lives. They range from somber to humorous and are inspired by all facets of live and faith. Written by ordinary people from all walks of life, they reflect a wide range of Christian backgrounds and spiritualities.
Each week’s text portrays the individual viewpoint of its author. They might not always resonate with everyone, and are not meant to be understood as representing the Anglican Church Freiburg as a whole. Yet, as a church that is aiming to ‘Build a Community of Grace’ we seek to practice learning from and listening to one another.
We pray that these humble ponderings add a small spark of blessing to your week.
Freiburg Anglican Church 