Merle Haggard One Day At A Time (gospel Song) May 2026

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 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 Merle Haggard One Day At A Time (Gospel Song)

Merle Haggard's rendition is widely considered one of the most "soothing" and "heartfelt" versions of the hymn. It appeared on his , Songs for the Mama That Tried , a tribute to his mother's faith and her influence on his life. You can listen to his performance on Spotify or view official uploads on YouTube . The lyrics are framed as a direct prayer