Listen to this beautiful song from Ben Fuller and featuring Carrie Underwood titled ‘If It Was Up To Me.’ The powerful lyrics remind us that the trials we would rather avoid often become the very soil where our faith grows the deepest. God’s plans are always better, even if they don’t alway unfold the way that we think they should.

‘Yeah I like it easy, but that’s not how it’s been  
I’m at that part of the movie when the good guy might not win 
Did I take a wrong turn? Why do You have me here? 
I want that happy ending, not this one where I’m in tears’

What a positive and encouraging song! Ben Fuller shares his thoughts about the song and how it was working with Carrie Underwood.

“When I wrote this song, I kept thinking about how difficult life can be and that if I was in control, and it was up to me, I’d make it a lot easier on myself – but I’d never know then how good God’s plans can be,” says Ben Fuller. “I’m so grateful Carrie wanted to share her love for Jesus on a song with me. She was so kind and calm when we were in the studio. And I’m pretty sure I smiled almost as big as God did when she stepped up to the mic that day!”

Carrie also had the highest praise for Ben when talking about collaborating with him for this song.

“Ben is such a talented singer and songwriter, and I love the joy he brings to singing about his faith, which we have in common,” shares Carrie Underwood.  “I was honored when he asked me to sing with him on ‘If It Was Up To Me,’ and I love how our voices blend on such a positive and uplifting song.”

We hope that you enjoyed listening to ‘If It Was Up To Me’ today, and may the song be a reminder of God’s good and perfect plan for you!