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Day By Day
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Citizens' song 'Day By Day' is a reflective worship track about the ongoing process of sanctification. The lyrics acknowledge that even when the singer stumbles or feels like a 'stumbling saint,' they are secure in their identity as a ransomed child of God, covered by grace and freed from sin's hold. The song emphasizes gradual transformation—a heart of stone becoming flesh, desires changing, and faith growing as they remember the gift of grace. It celebrates the Holy Spirit's work within, making the believer more like Christ each day. The repeated refrain 'day by day' underscores the patient, daily nature of spiritual growth and God's faithful presence.
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Even when I'm at my worst
I am still of righteous birth
Covered by a saving grace
Past, present, future debt erased
My heart is changing day by day
(Day by day by day by day by day by day)
When I run like wild fire
I am still a ransomed child
Bought with blood spilt on a tree
Sin, death, they have no hold on me
My will is changing day by day
(Day by day by day by day by day by day)
I am not who I was, now I am who I am
A sinner saved, a stumbling saint
Still I'm never alone, He's alive in my bones
The ghost of God sanctifies
Day by day by day, day by day by day
Day by day by day
What I once desired for
Is not what I desire more
Heart of stone turned into flesh
Love, joy, peace taking over the mess
It's all I'm wanting day by day
(Day by day by day by day by day by day)
No, I'm not who I was, now I am who I am
A sinner saved, a stumbling saint
Still I'm never alone, He's alive in my bones
The ghost of God sanctifies
Day by day by day, day by day by day
Day by day by day
Day by day by day, day by day by day
Day by day by day
I don't always believe that I'm even a saint
Justified with new life
But I'm never the same when I remember the gift
Of His grace builds my faith
No, I'm not who I was, now I am who I am
A sinner saved, a stumbling saint
I'm not ever alone, He's alive in my soul
The ghost of God sanctifies
Day by day by day, day by day by day
Day by day by day (day by day by day)
Day by day by day, day by day by day
Day by day by day (day by day by day)