The Third Path, which I feel is the longest and most important path for experiencing deep God moments is the path of questioning. These questions aren’t ones we ask God, though you can ask some of your own in your journaling process, but the questions God asks in the Bible. As you read the book linked above and take your own mental walk down the prayer labyrinth pictured here. Start with the path of silence, then walk down The path of memory, taking time to write your reflections on your daily walk with God, or write a memory that comes to mind. Follow the path of questioning, taking time to think through the questions as you read the book and its accompanying scriptures. Once you’ve answered each question or set of questions for the day, circle the path of prayer until you get to the center of the labyrinth. Sit with God for a few moments before getting back to your popcorn lifestyle. Don’t rush the process.
I’ve started this journey on my own. I can tell you the questions I’ve answer thus far have made me think long and hard about my answers. Some of these questions are soul searching questions. Some of your answers may bring you joy, yet there are painful ones too. Don’t be afraid to face these answers and explore them thoroughly. You may find that your answers to the questions in the book I’ve linked above are ones that can bring healing to your wounded and broken spirit. Let’s take the time to dive into God’s questions as we walk the prayer labyrinth and reflect on our daily walk with God. Sometimes it’s necessary to revisit previous questions as you follow the path and journal the labyrinth on a daily basis. However, if it takes you several days to walk the labyrinth in your journal, that’s okay too, because the walk is between you and God. Some answers may be joyful, and some may bring up painful memories, but the one think I want you to take away from this post and the book is that only God knows where the journey will end.
What was the biggest takeaway from your journey along the “prayer labyrinth,” either as you physically walked the labyrinth, or as you journaled each individual path, working your way to the center of the labyrinth? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below or write your own blog post or social media post with your reflections. If you respond to the post on your website, be sure to ping back to this post so I can read your response and share it on my social media.