New Music Friday: "Where I Would Be" By Peter Burton
- Samantha Hays
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, we’re sharing a song that invites a little reflection and a lot of gratitude. “Where Would I Be” by Peter Burton, featuring Matthew West, is one of those songs that gently stops you in your tracks and makes you ask an honest question: Where would I be if it wasn’t for Jesus?
Peter Burton’s heart for hope comes through so clearly in this song, and knowing his story makes it hit even deeper. Being from California, Peter is a singer-songwriter and worship leader whose music is rooted in real life, the kind that includes both blessing and struggle. As someone who has walked through mental health challenges, Peter has learned firsthand that faith isn’t about never struggling, but about trusting God even when feelings are all over the place.
“Where Would I Be” points us straight to the mercy of God: the kind that pulls us out of graves, breaks chains, and refuses to leave us where we’ve been. It brings to mind Luke 15 and the story of the prodigal son, reminding us that no matter how far we wander, God is always ready to welcome us home with open arms.
What makes this song especially powerful is how relatable it is. It doesn’t pretend life is perfect or polished. Instead, it acknowledges the wrong turns, the weight we carry, and the moments we feel stuck while still celebrating the faithfulness of God who steps in and changes everything.
Peter’s journey in music began in his local church, where worship helped keep him anchored to God through turbulent years. Since then, he’s led worship, worked alongside artists like Lincoln Brewster, helped start Thrive Worship, and now steps forward as a solo artist with songs that tell his personal story and point listeners to Jesus. His collaboration with Matthew West only adds to the heart behind this message of redemption and grace.
As you listen today, let it be a moment of gratitude. A chance to thank God for the mercy you didn’t earn, the grace you didn’t deserve, and the life you have because of Him. We may never know where we’d be without Jesus.. and honestly, thank God we don’t have to!
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