When to remember

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“… I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day…” (1 Tim. 1:3)

Remember others and thank God for them 

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,” (Phil 1:3)

Remember prisoners and those who are ill-treated

“Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.” (Heb. 13:3)

Remember your creator in the days of your youth

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them…” (Eccles. 12:1 ESV)

Remember the words of the Lord Jesus

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35 ESV)

Remember your Christian leaders

“Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” (Heb. 13:7)

Remember the poor

“They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do.” (Gal. 2:10)

Remember Jesus with communion 

“And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19 ESV)

“In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” (1 Cor. 11:25 ESV)

Therefore

“And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you…” (Deut. 8:2 ESV)

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” (Psalm. 77:11 ESV)

“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.” (Psalm 143:5 ESV)

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John 14:26 ESV)

Quotes:

“Put your mind on the gospel. And remember - there's one God for all.” - Mahalia Jackson

“Receiving, reading, researching, remembering, and reflecting on the Word of God are all useless if we fail to put what we learn into practice.” - Rick Warren