In this lesson, Hither to Hath The Lord Helped Us, Have you ever received an award? Was the award a special plaque or a trophy? Perhaps it was a certificate or some other token of recognition. The purpose of an award is to recognize and to praise persons or groups that have made noteworthy accomplishments and contributions. Whether a small certificate or a towering obelisk, awards have a way of recognizing and marking important moments in time.

We know how to recognize people for their accomplishments, but how do we recognize God when he has helped us? As Christians, we recognize that God has helped us in many ways. We cannot begin to pay him or reward him for his benevolence toward us. The trail of life that marks our journey is speckled with markers, large and small, that testify of the help we have received from God. Without him we can do nothing. If we have accomplished anything, the glory is His, not ours.