(gospel Song) - Merle Haggard One Day At A Time

First recorded by Marilyn Sellars in 1974, it won the Dove Award for Song of the Year in 1975. Cristy Lane later took the song to #1 on the Billboard country charts in 1980. Merle Haggard's Version

is a cornerstone of country gospel music, famously covered by Merle Haggard on his 1981 album, Songs for the Mama That Tried . The song is a humble plea for strength and guidance, emphasizing a reliance on faith to navigate the struggles of daily life. The Meaning & Message Merle Haggard One Day At A Time (Gospel Song)

The lyrics are framed as a direct prayer to "sweet Jesus," asking for the strength to face life's challenges one step at a time. First recorded by Marilyn Sellars in 1974, it