Did you know that our church has a Prayer Labyrinth? Many people do not. It is located on the entrance drive from FM 2813 and it is on the right side of that entrance drive. It is located in a grove of trees so it is easy to miss, but there is a sign at the entrance to the Labyrinth. Recently, Don and Peggy Patterson gave me an article titled “Praying the Labyrinth”. It was printed in the April/May, 2011, issue of Fellowship Magazine. Rick Bennett authored that article. And Rick invites us to know that a Prayer Labyrinth provides for us a place of rest, refuge, and renewal. 

 As you prepare to enter the labyrinth, Rick says, take a moment to proclaim to God your intention to be present with Him. Then begin your walk toward the center. Let go of those things that prevent you from resting in God, from moving toward the heart of God. Do not hurry. Allow the Holy Spirit to determine your pace. The center of the labyrinth symbolizes the heart of God (the place of refuge, rest, and renewal). Spend time in the center in silence, or journaling, or interceding for others. Then when the Holy Spirit directs you, go back the way you came—out of the labyrinth. Having found rest in the heart of God, reengage the mission of God in the world with renewed confidence and strength. 

Bo Keeling uses the Prayer Labyrinth when she feels the need to be alone and pray for an extended time. Ask her about her experience. 

The Prayer Labyrinth was built by a former member (Jackson Pitts). He was working on an Eagle Scout Award at the time. Now Gary Durossett (a member of the FBC—South Prayer Team) maintains the Labyrinth by removing dead limbs, leaves, and trash from the Labyrinth. Also, Gary generously donated a bench for that area. 

God calls us to be a praying people. Are you praying? You certainly do not have to use a Prayer Labyrinth to pray. But this place may assist you in finding the heart of God.