Theology of the Prayer Labyrinth
Theology of the Prayer Labyrinth
The labyrinth is a metaphor for life. The Christian life is often described as a journey or adventure. We progress down the path that is laid out by God, coming to turns and swithchbacks that are often unexpected. The twists and turns take us in many directions but still we progress on the journey. The path continues to lead us to the center and to God’s purpose for us. The labyrinth replicates our spiritual journey.
The physical and mental action of walking the labyrinth engages the left brain (logical, sequential) which frees the right brain (spiritual, creative, intuitive) to engage in prayer and meditation. This is why the labyrinth is called an active prayer.