The Siren

About a block from the house I am living in currently is the Gypsum Fire Department station. As I was returning on my run today, just as I was passing in front of the station the siren went off. I nearly jumped out of my shoes. It turns out that every day at noon the siren goes off, and has every day since 9/11. It sounds every day as a reminder of the horrible tragedy of that day. It also serves as a reminder to the boys that live here (ages 3 & 4) that it is time for lunch.

It got me to thinking some about the reminders in our life. We keep PDA’s and have all kinds of gadgets and tricks to remind us of stuff all the time, but what do we have as reminders to spend some time with God. I know I desire to spend more time with God through prayer, Bible reading, and/or devotions but I more typically find myself doing other things. I get myself out running on a regular basis. Part of it is because I know it’s good for me and I have an end goal (a marathon typically), but is that so different when it comes to time with God? I know that it’s good for me to spend time with God, and I have an end goal (a meaningful relationship) yet for some reason that time doesn’t happen. Odd because it’s generally far less painful than running. Maybe I need a better reminder. I wonder what that might be. What are the reminders in your life?