The idea of a labyrinth is kind of like a quest or pilgrimage. I found it to be a helpful tool in a guided way to meet God in prayer. Here is an example of the type that we were able to experience.
As you move towards the center of the labyrinth, the idea is to confess sins and give burdens to God, and generally release the things that are distracting you. A neat part of this particular labyrinth is that about half way in you are on the outside loop farthest from the center. Have you ever experienced that in your walk with God? When you don't have the feelings of closeness and connectedness with God that you desire. I was comforted to realize that in those times of feeling farthest away, you are actually on your way in.
A similar thing happened on the way out. The idea on the way out is that you've had this encounter with God, through removing all the distractions, and now you are receiving what is needed from God as you return to the world and ministries. About half way through on your way out, you all the sudden find yourself back in the center again. I liken this to those moments that you have with God, and as you are coming back to the "reality" of all that is messed up in the world, you are surprised by God's presence. Have you ever had that happen?
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