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06/18/2026

Today's Devotional for Thursday June 18, 2026

"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)

"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper." Psalm 1:2-3 (NKJV)

From the moment we wake up each morning, countless thoughts compete for our attention. Responsibilities, bills, schedules, concerns, social media notifications, and unanswered questions all seem eager to occupy our minds. Yet just as we establish boundaries in other areas of our lives, we must also establish boundaries in our thought life.

Before you allow your mind to race ahead into the day's demands, make a deliberate decision: Not right now.

Not right now will I dwell on my bills. Not right now will I worry about tomorrow. Not right now will I scroll through my phone. Not right now will I try to figure out how every challenge will work out.

Instead, say, "At this moment, I choose to focus on God and His Word."

God's Word deserves first place in our thoughts. When we intentionally set our minds on Him, meditate on His promises, and invite Him to speak into our circumstances, we create space for His wisdom, direction, and peace to fill our hearts. Meditation is more than reading Scripture; it is pondering it, praying over it, and allowing it to shape the way we think and live.

Every battle of worry, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty must bow before the truth of God's Word. The Lord promises perfect peace to those whose minds are fixed on Him. His peace is complete and lacking nothing. It is not fragile, temporary, or dependent upon circumstances. Unlike the world's peace, God's peace has no leaks, no holes, and no expiration date. It surpasses human understanding and guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

When you begin your day by setting thought boundaries, you position yourself to hear God's voice above every other voice competing for your attention. He will give you wisdom for your decisions, strength for your challenges, and direction for your path.

The enemy works tirelessly to keep believers distracted and spiritually overcrowded because he understands a powerful truth: whoever influences your thoughts influences the direction of your life. But when your mind is governed by God's Word, your life will be governed by His peace.

Today, be intentional. Set thought boundaries. Guard your mind. Fix your thoughts on the Lord, and allow His perfect peace to rule in your heart.

Study:
Joshua 1:8
Psalm 77:6
Psalm 119:15
2 Corinthians 10:4-6
Philippians 4:8
Colossians 3:2
Romans 12:2

Pictures from Sunday Morning Birthing Experience 6/14/2026
06/15/2026

Pictures from Sunday Morning Birthing Experience 6/14/2026

06/14/2026

Good morning and welcome to The Birthing Place Suffolk Sunday Morning Worship Experience! We are delighted that you have joined us today. As we gather in the presence of the Lord, prepare your heart and mind to receive a life changing word that will inspire, encourage, and strengthen your faith.

This morning's preached Word will be brought by Pastor Eric D. Goodman from John 3:1–6. Today's message, "Nick at Nite," explores the powerful encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus and the importance of being born again through the Spirit of God.

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06/14/2026

Today's Devotional for Sunday June 14, 2026

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13, HCSB

As we read the life of David, we find a powerful lesson in 1 Samuel 30. David and his 600 men had been living among the Philistines while fleeing from Saul. Their wives, children, and possessions had been left in the city of Ziklag. After years of hardship, uncertainty, and constant warfare, they finally returned home exhausted—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

But instead of finding rest, they discovered devastation.

An enemy nation had raided Ziklag, burned it to the ground, and carried away everything they held dear—their families, their possessions, and their sense of security. In a single moment, the little stability they had left seemed to vanish.

Isn't that often how the enemy works? If he cannot cause you to abandon your faith or forget who you are in Christ, he will attempt to wear you down through prolonged battles, disappointments, and exhaustion. Then, when you are already weary, he will try to pull the rug out from under you.

David and his men were overwhelmed with grief. Scripture says they wept until they had no strength left to weep. Many of us know what that feels like, to be so burdened, so disappointed, or so exhausted that there seem to be no tears left to cry.

Then things became even more difficult. David's own men began looking for someone to blame, and they turned their anger toward him. Yet rather than giving in to despair, panic, or self-pity, David did something that changed everything.

The Bible says David "strengthened himself in the Lord his God" (1 Samuel 30:6).

David sought God's presence. He remembered God's faithfulness. He inquired of the Lord and asked what he should do next.

God's answer was simple:

"Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all." (1 Samuel 30:8)

In other words: Get up and move.

It was probably the last thing David felt like doing. He was tired. He was hurting. He had suffered loss. Yet God called him to keep moving forward.

Sometimes when we come to God exhausted and broken, He comforts us. Sometimes He gives us rest. But other times, He lovingly tells us, "Get up, My child. Take the next step. Keep moving."

Often, our breakthrough is waiting on the other side of our obedience.

As David and his men pursued the enemy, 200 of the men became too weary to continue and remained behind. Yet David and the remaining 400 pressed forward. Because they obeyed God and refused to quit, they recovered every person, every possession, and every blessing the enemy had stolen. Not one thing was missing. In fact, they returned with even more than they had lost.

What a reminder for us today.

You may feel weary. You may feel as though life has taken more from you than you can bear. You may feel emotionally drained and spiritually exhausted. But if you will seek God, listen for His voice, and take the next step He places before you, He can lead you into restoration.

Don't focus on the entire journey. Focus on the next right step.

Don't worry about tomorrow. Obey God today.

Don't let exhaustion convince you to stop when God is calling you to move forward.

The God of hope is able to fill you again. He will strengthen your heart, renew your faith, and restore what has been lost. And when He blesses you, He often blesses you beyond what you expected.

The overflow He places in your life is not just for you. It becomes a testimony, an encouragement, and a blessing to others. Out of your healing comes someone else's hope. Out of your restoration comes someone else's encouragement. Out of your overflow comes the filling of another person's cup.

Keep pursuing. Keep believing. Keep moving forward.

The same God who strengthened David will strengthen you, and what the enemy meant for destruction, God can turn into restoration and overflow.

Study:
Isaiah 40:29-31
Galatians 6:9
2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 16-18

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06/14/2026

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The Birthing Place Suffolk invites you to participate in our TV Raffle as we celebrate our Church & Pastor Anniversary!

🎟️ Tickets: $25 Each
📅 Drawing Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
⏰ Time: During our 10:00 AM Service

We encourage you to attend the drawing; however, attendance is not required to win. If your name is selected and you are not present, we will contact you during the 10:00 AM service. If we are unable to reach you, an alternate winner will be selected.

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06/13/2026

Today's Devotional for Saturday June 13, 2026

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10, NKJV

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness…for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, NKJV

Throughout Scripture, we see men and women of God who experienced weariness, weakness, fear, and discouragement. They were not always strong. They did not always have the answers. There were moments when their hearts were heavy, their bodies were tired, and their faith was being stretched. But the beautiful truth is this: they did not have to pretend before God.

Sometimes we miss the strength of God because we are too busy trying to cover up our weakness. We feel pressured to look strong, sound strong, and keep moving as though nothing is wrong. But God is not intimidated by our weakness. He meets us there. He strengthens us there. He reminds us that His grace is not just enough for the easy days; His grace is sufficient for the weary days too.

Just as God helped them, He will help you. Just as He upheld them, He will uphold you. The Lord will give you strength to go a little farther. He will help you walk by faith when nothing makes sense. He will help you keep standing for what is right when you feel like sitting down. He will renew you by His Spirit and remind you that you are not carrying this alone.

So come before the Lord in humility and honesty. Tell Him, “Lord, I cannot do this without You.” And as you surrender your weakness to Him, He will fill you with His strength. He will cause His grace to abound toward you. He will refresh your soul, renew your mind, and fuel your spirit for the journey ahead.

You are not weak because you need God. You are strong because you know where your help comes from. He is with you. He will strengthen you. He will help you. He will uphold you. He is your strength.

Study:
Psalm 73:26
Psalm 121
Isaiah 40:29-31
Philippians 4:13

06/12/2026

Pastor James Golden of Christ Centered Church blessed us during our 2nd Annual Men's Day Service. We are grateful for his powerful message and fellowship. Here's a short clip that we hope you enjoy!

06/11/2026

Today's Devotional for Thursday June 11, 2026

“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.” Psalm 27:4

Life has a way of pulling our attention in many different directions. Daily responsibilities, family obligations, workplace demands, financial concerns, and even ministry assignments can gradually shift our focus away from the One who should remain at the center of it all. Without realizing it, we can become so occupied with doing life that we neglect the God who gives us life.

David understood the importance of spiritual focus. Surrounded by challenges, enemies, and responsibilities, he reduced his desires to one primary pursuit: the presence of God. He declared, “One thing I ask...this only do I seek.” David recognized that everything else in life was secondary to maintaining a close relationship with the Lord.

Many of us unintentionally place God in the category of "when I have time." We convince ourselves that once the schedule slows down, the project is completed, the children are settled, or the ministry event is over, we will spend more time with Him. Yet God was never meant to be fitted into the margins of our lives. He desires first place.

The Father is not primarily concerned with how much we accomplish for Him; He is concerned with how closely we walk with Him. Before He desires our service, He desires our hearts. Before He seeks our labor, He seeks our love. God values relationship above activity.

The truth is that when our relationship with Him is neglected, every other area of our lives eventually feels the strain. But when we make Him our highest priority, He supplies wisdom for our decisions, strength for our challenges, peace for our minds, and direction for our paths. Time spent with God is never wasted, it is an investment that benefits every part of our lives.

Family relationships become healthier when we are spiritually grounded. Work responsibilities become more manageable when we seek His wisdom. Ministry becomes more fruitful when it flows from intimacy rather than obligation. Everything benefits when our hearts remain focused on Him.

Today, let the prayer of David become our prayer: "Lord, You are my one thing. Above every distraction, every demand, every responsibility, and every opportunity, I choose You." When we seek Him first, we discover that the One who holds all things together is more than capable of helping us manage everything else.

May we continually refocus our hearts on what matters most, not merely working for God, but walking with Him.

Study: Matthew 6:33; Luke 10:38-42; Philippians 3:13-14; Colossians 3:1-2; Psalm 63:1-8

06/10/2026

Today's Devotional for Wednesday June 10, 2026

“So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the crawling locust, the consuming locust, and the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you.” Joel 2:25, NKJV

God is a Restorer. He specializes in taking what appears lost, broken, delayed, or wasted and redeeming it for His glory and your good. Nothing is beyond His ability to restore.

Many people carry the weight of what they have lost. Some have lost years to poor decisions, unhealthy relationships, sickness, grief, disappointment, fear, or simply seasons of waiting. Others have lost opportunities, finances, confidence, peace, or spiritual passion. Yet God’s promise is not merely to help you move on from your losses, it is to restore.

Notice that God did not say He would restore the crops. He said He would restore the years. Only God can redeem time. Only He can take a season that seemed wasted and cause it to produce fruit. What looked like a setback to you was never outside of His ability to recover and redeem.

God is not limited by what was taken from you. He is not intimidated by how long it has been gone. Whether the loss came through the actions of others, your own mistakes, or circumstances beyond your control, His power is greater than every loss. He knows how to restore what was damaged and heal what was broken.

Sometimes restoration looks like receiving back what was lost. Other times it looks like God giving something far greater than what you had before. Job received double for his trouble. David prayed for the restoration of his joy. The Lord promised to restore health to His people. Throughout Scripture, we see a God who delights in rebuilding, renewing, reviving, and restoring.

As God restores, He also gives wisdom, maturity, and understanding. He does not simply return what was lost; He prepares you to steward what He places in your hands. The lessons learned in the valley become part of the restoration. The pain that once wounded you becomes a testimony of His faithfulness.

Do not spend your days trying to figure out when restoration will come or exactly how God will accomplish it. Trust Him. Keep walking in obedience. Keep serving Him. Keep praying. Keep believing. Your responsibility is not to orchestrate the restoration; it is to remain faithful while God works behind the scenes.

The same God who made the promise is the God who will fulfill it. He has not forgotten you. He has not overlooked your tears. He has not ignored your prayers. In His perfect timing, He will restore what needs restoring and renew what needs renewing.

Take heart today. Your story is not ending in loss. The God who restores is working, even now.

Study:
Job 42:10-12
Psalm 51:12
Psalm 23:3
Jeremiah 30:17
Isaiah 61:7
Romans 8:28

Men's Day 2016 Evening Service was more then a service it was and Encounter Apostle Asean Lundy allowed God to use him ...
06/10/2026

Men's Day 2016 Evening Service was more then a service it was and Encounter Apostle Asean Lundy allowed God to use him for his glory. True Word Temple of Faith Ministries Male chorus minister in song. What a time , what a time, what a time.

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