Look How Far You’ve Come: Recognizing the Prayers God Has Already Answered

Sometimes the hardest thing to see… is how far we’ve already come.At the start of the week, many of us focus on what we hope to accomplish. By Friday, our attention often shifts to what didn’t get finished or the progress that still feels slow.But what if we stopped for a moment and looked back?On this episode of The Lifeline Morning Show, Steven reflects on Psalm 118:24:“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”Instead of rushing into the weekend, we pause to recognize something many people miss:You may already be living through prayers you once prayed.In this episode we talk about recognizing the quiet ways God works in our lives—even when growth feels slow.You’ll hear:• Why growth rarely feels dramatic while it’s happening• The power of reflecting on the week with gratitude• Listener testimonies about answered prayers• Encouragement for anyone walking through a hard season• A reminder to keep taking the next step of faithWe also hear wisdom from Pastor Brian Trent about daily obedience, a devotion on the healing power of laughter, and a reminder that growth often requires discomfort before breakthrough.If you feel like your progress is slow or unnoticed, this episode will help you step back and see the bigger picture.God has been walking with you the entire time.And when you look back, you may discover something amazing:You’ve already come farther than you thought.🎧 Expanded Podcast — More to HearThe Family Edition includes extra moments from the live radio broadcast—listener interaction, shout-outs, and moments that didn’t make the focused podcast.🎥 Family Edition Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5CERbCPq2_QPwU-2iG5FnKwAYZMfcEo📻 Listen LiveThe Lifeline Morning Show airs Monday–Friday from 6–10 AM Central on 88.5 JFM.Listen anywhere:https://885jfm.comClick “On Now” to listen live and interact with the show.👍 Enjoying the Podcast?If today’s episode encouraged you:Subscribe so you never miss an episodeShare it with someone who needs encouragementEvery share helps spread Real Hope. Real Faith. Real Life.🎵 Music Featured In Today’s ShowSpotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oixk0MlugzZg6ecOCJGhG?si=euN4GXbzTueQhcjAzF7gbAThat's Who I Praise – Brandon Lakehttps://youtu.be/LxOOxjyDSh8?si=W1T73RJe8rhQT7FJStand My Ground – Cochren & Co.https://youtu.be/4_N2XsyGtXY?si=-Psnb8K2moK36xGUJesus Is Love – The Commodoreshttps://youtu.be/8oWlg3-iIiE?si=SzXR7wZPkrGIs67vHomesick For Heaven – Phil Wickhamhttps://youtu.be/mPLDMAswKf8?si=s_48DRq1C8UssxVYIn The Room – Matt Maherhttps://youtu.be/KSLwpHaN-4k?si=KFz1HzuiUTmOcA24Happy Dance – MercyMehttps://youtu.be/I32vblmQ714?si=YBYNrUK_KSlm8HM9Don't Let The Darkness – We The Kingdomhttps://youtu.be/D9quJsYLuTQ?si=JmRhIAeJNT9DHXygSail On – The Imperialshttps://youtu.be/xbV0BNwDLGg?si=x81p4CavbSzJPsdBWay Maker – Tyson James, Bryson Gray & Hannah Barrhttps://youtu.be/1JTXE-oCCIk?si=1o3gSwTPuWTbve-MStrong – Anne Wilsonhttps://youtu.be/iFk2iYq4Zjk?si=kRiFz2qixR35ZG0LYour Love O Lord – Third Dayhttps://youtu.be/QEF7IoQ3eUk?si=Wlsk1EC49HqLwrKyHe Knows – Jeremy Camphttps://youtu.be/i1UH3gZ16wk?si=Oj0TNdwL_tPROp0iHard Fought Hallelujah – Jon Batiste, Brandon Lake & Jelly Rollhttps://youtu.be/Ti29fzeVt60?si=KJJtX7-Nj7o2mCh3Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs Leonardhttps://youtu.be/ucY6NwQTI3M?si=xpFlwvi-aTcXV9pbLive What I Believe – Russ Leehttps://youtu.be/R1j_i-hpFyg?si=glhUXUXrYSaXhD6_Shine – NewSonghttps://youtu.be/rALLvM1lhSY?si=p_syQUct1MlJifJjI'm Always Talking To Jesus – NewSonghttps://youtu.be/D4fpmR8rqQg?si=HoB_TNpiOFYWMUx-