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One Day At A Time
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Jul 4, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard's 'One Day at a Time' is a country gospel song that expresses human frailty and dependence on God. The singer asks Jesus for help to believe in himself and for strength to face each day's challenges. He reflects on the struggles of life, feeling overwhelmed by the world's pressures, and pleads for grace to live one day at a time. The song emphasizes letting go of the past and not worrying about tomorrow, trusting God for daily strength. It resonates with anyone seeking peace amid anxiety and a simple, faith-filled approach to life.
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I'm only human I'm just a man
Help me to believe in what I could be and all that I am
Show me the stairway that I have to climb
Lord for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
One day at a time sweet Jesus that's all I'm asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
Do you remember when you walked among men
Well Jesus you know if you're looking below it's worse now than then
Pushing and shoving crowding my mind
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
One day at a time sweet Jesus that's all I'm asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
Yes, just for my sake teach me to take one day at a time...