Brandon Sutton has created a true classic in writing A Gate Called Beautiful. His work is destined to join the ranks of Augustine, Spurgeon, Chambers, and other great devotional authors. Brandon starts by sharing his personal, ongoing testimony of how he was falsely accused, arrested, and continues to struggle with arrest for a sexual crime of which he is innocent. Then, Brandon goes on to share 44 days of devotions which are insightful as well as inspiring. He hits the nail on the head every day. He is biblically right on. He encourages trust in Jesus and seeking Him as our Refuge and Rock. Brandon’s life and his book bring honor and glory to God our loving Father. He shows how, even in our darkest hour, God is with us and equips us for the battle.

The structure of A Gate Called Beautiful is well laid-out. Brandon Sutton starts with the important things that have happened in his life and how he was blindsided by a student’s false claim of inappropriate conduct. He divides the book into his testimony of the grace and goodness of God, then gives three divisions of the devotional section: 1) “Trusting God During Uncertainty,” 2) “Trusting God as You Wait,” and 3) “Trusting God During Resurrection.” Throughout this devotional, one will see the hand of God and how God uses everything that happens to work for the good of those who love Him. Brandon was able to endure his suffering because he allowed Jesus to be his strength and believed that he could do (and endure) all things through Christ. Great book.

A Gate Called Beautiful: How God Transforms Your Pain Into Power: A 44-Day Devotional Memoir by Brandon Sutton is an engaging and thought-provoking book that will uplift readers over the next 44 days to experience God with renewed vigor. Reading this book is a good way to re-establish their relationship with God and learn to place their faith in Him. The author's phases of going through anxiety, grief, and doubt, and how inspiration was born out of despair will inspire readers to be open to the many ways God will provide them with during their struggles and adversities. The book has been divided into three sections; Trusting God During Uncertainty, Trusting God As You Wait, and Trusting God during Resurrection. The tools and suggestions are good to understand the power and presence of God in everybody's lives, and it shows readers how He can turn everything that is meant to harm them to prosper them and change their pain into power.

A Gate Called Beautiful gives good insights. Brandon Sutton is very honest and straightforward when it comes to sharing his journey, his thoughts, and his emotions that will help readers look into themselves and make positive changes in the way they think and perceive life. Reading this book is also a good way to help readers turn their pain into power by seeking strength in God. The author will also help readers feel God in the midst of their pain with his words, and to understand how doors of redemption, doors of opportunity, and doors of prosperity await them. Readers will find themselves seeking refuge in God more and more once they finish reading this book so that they can find their own victory and peace. The author's words will fill readers with positivity and make them recognize God's blessings in their lives. The book is also a good way for readers to evaluate themselves, the people in their lives, and eliminate things and people that add weight to their lives and make them unhealthy.