“Run to the church”- George Windell Tyree
“ Run to the church” is a phrase has stuck with me ever since I can remember. George Tyree was a man of little words, a loud laugh, big hugs, and an even bigger heart for Jesus. The meaning of church has changed for me over the years while growing up in it. There were many times where I wanted to get as far away from the church and people who were involved as possible. But I went back every time. I have learned that every time I ran back to the church they lifted me up with words of life, never looked down at me, and loved me more than before.
( So lets get a big shout out to Southland’s! Thanks)
If I’m being completely honest with you guys, these first two months have been tough. So many thing are going on back at home. Things that break my heart every time I think about them. There are moments during the day when it would be so much easier to go home. I could go to Makeesha’s games and watch her ball out! Being able to sit on the couch with Pepe and watch Planet Earth sounds like heaven on earth! Laughing with Sophia over something Keesha said years ago, but it still makes us want to pee our pants every time. Waking up to Nick cutting the grass outside. Seeing Jt work on his car in the HEAT of the day! Going to see Eden in her surf competitions, and we all know she shreds the gnar. Running quickly over to Nordstrom with Queen P herself and looking at all the things we want to buy. (Lord knows we don’t need those new jeans!) Its the little things that make a difference. I’ve realized in my 18 years of life that I have never had to choose Jesus over my family. It’s so easy to say yes to Jesus over Starbucks or even Nordstroms! But when the Kings of kings ask you to pick up and leave your friends and family for 9 months it’s harder than you’d think.
“Run to the church” That is the one thing God keeps reminding me of. When I’m on my knees asking the Lord what he is trying to show me and my family through these trials, I get so angry because I wanted an answer. But now I get it. My flesh wants to be back at home, but my heart knows that the church he is telling me to run back to is this squad. Its the 53 people that Im stilling learning more about each day. The people who said yes to Jesus over their families. This squad has my back; they will catch my tears and will fight my battles right beside me. God has brought me another family when I miss my blood.
I say yes to Jesus over my family, and that is tough but the Lord gave me the Tyree- cruz family and they would expect nothing less. This is my church. This is my life, and at times when I want to run, I always end up right back where God wants me to be. Cause the blood of Jesus Christ won’t lead me astray. The cross will never lead me astray. Thanks God for fighting for me. Thanks t- squad for being for showing me Christ everyday.
Welcome to the family!
Peace and Love,
Camille Janay Tyree
Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works , not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of same , but encouraging one another , and all the more as you see the Day drawing near”
