how my blog was named

I had been trying for some time, probably since March, when I received a hammock from my husband for my birthday, to come up with a title for the blog that I wanted to write upon retirement. The hammock was a perfect birthday gift.  Something I had always wanted. He is so thoughtful like that!  After I got it, I knew that it would be a great setting for my blog. I tried to come up with a catchy title or phrase, something  that would embrace what I really felt in my heart.  I just couldn’t come up with anything.  Everything was corny.  You know how it is when you try so hard.

This morning I had a lot on my mind.  I was praying about many things in my life; thinking about blessings that God had given me, but also about the obstacles in my life.  As I sat and prayed on my back porch, watching the little birds in our bird sanctuary, the words, a life lying down, just popped into my mind (not  even sure it was grammatically correct, it didn't really matter, that made it even more perfect)  It was definitely one of those God moments. What is so amazing, it was just what I wanted to say!  I had trouble saying what was on my heart, but He knew.  He always knows.  A life lying down, has both a spiritual and physical meaning.  I wanted something from the perspective of my hammock. When I lie in my hammock the goodness of God overtakes me and I think of so many things about Him and what He has done for me.  I want to share with others about it.  On the other hand there is only one way that I can live my life and it be pleasing to my Father. I have to lay my life down. My life is not my own but bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus. It belongs to Him!  I think it's pretty awesome how he gave me the title!  He knows me in such a personal, intimate way. He is such a loving Father. Thank you for giving me exactly what I wanted; a name for my blog 😍 

I hope that you can share this journey with me @
alifelyingdown.blogspot.com

sammie jean