Watch Merle Haggard's moving performance of this gospel classic: Merle Haggard - One Day At A Time (1981) Stone Cold Country YouTube• Apr 13, 2022

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.

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'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 .

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

It was written by Marijohn Wilkin and Kris Kristofferson in 1973.