A Couple Thoughts on Reminders

Post-Its and other objects designed
for reminding people of things are
great for bringing up memories . . .

    It would be so awesome to be able to think about the Lord all the time, wouldn't it?
    To never drift off into distracted thinking, to be able to remember God's word on a matter as quickly as a person can remember their name, to just find oneself pondering God's goodness numerous times throughout the day. That kind of mindset is awesome . . . but man, is it tricky to develop naturally.

. . . but it's also really awesome to spot
something completely ordinary, like this
telephone pole, and unexpectedly be
reminded of God and His Word!

    Thank goodness there are reminders, which are really helpful for stirring up the mind. By reminders, I'm not just talking about written notes, but things, practices, objects, and even people that automatically prompt a person to go into deep thought, retrieving memories quickly.
    Objects are the most common things that serve as reminders. Christian artwork can depict God's care and proclaim truths from His word, and pencils with Scriptures printed on them do that too and are able to go with us to school/work. And sometimes there are ordinary objects that aren't meant to bring up godly concepts, but the right timing makes that happen anyway. Like a tree, for example; a person can stop to look at it and remember how in Romans 11:11, new believers are likened to branches being grafted onto an olive tree, made one with all of God's people; a really awesome description that showcases God's wonderful acceptance of us. Objects like this fit in with everyday life as decorations and as multi-purpose tools (well, maybe not the tree . . .), and the inspiration they give can be as close as a few steps away!
    People can act as reminders too. In fact, we believers are supposed to stir up the minds of our siblings in Christ; it's good fellowship, and speaking about something with another person often makes it easier to remember. Having conversations where the word of God is discussed and reflected on is also not only helpful, but it's just really awesome to be able to talk with someone about God, isn't it? And of course, there are also the people outside of church walls who speak good things of the Lord, like a certain aunt who loves to quote the Bible, and radio hosts on Christian channels who speak freely about God's goodness. They speak good words, and unlike objects, we can speak with them as well!
    So those are two kinds of reminders; what are your thoughts on the matter? Do you see a lot of reminders in daily life?