As I pondered what I had seen I began asking the Holy Spirit to specifically reveal to me what I was supposed to understand from this encounter. I proceeded to research horse-mounted knights and their armor. I also studied Ephesians 6, which is the armor of God chapter. (While participating in the vision I recalled the Ephesians verses about the helmet and sword, and knew I was to pursue it further.) I began to sense for myself that trying to see where to go from here with my natural eyes will hinder me and cause me to be unprepared for the battle ahead; that watching and waiting for His promises to me and my family to come to pass with my natural eyes will only delay them because I need to move forward into the unseen with eyes of faith, boldly and confidently knowing I am following the Victorious One into this battle. The silver armor I was wearing represented being clothed with the knowledge of God and His redemption. The sword in my right hand indicated His authority and the power of His revealed word. The struggle with my left hand pertained to my weakness, which is to be rightly positioned in order for God’s strength to be demonstrated through it. The white horse represented a work of God’s spirit through man in purity, truth and righteousness awaiting those He has been preparing. It also indicated definitive warfare. The Lord had spoken to me earlier this week about the need to “go up a level” in preparation for the season ahead.

Too many believers are living by and for what they see with their natural eyes. It is paramount to understand verses 10-19 in Ephesians with the our eyes of our spirits, because there is necessary revelation contained within them. We have come through a season of preparation for holding onto our sword of the Spirit, the powerful word of the Lord, and moving forward in faith, following Jesus as He leads us, His sons and daughters, in establishing Kingdom dominion on the earth; “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in Heaven” (Matthew 6:9-13). In that position, we keep our focus on Jesus, and are now being called up as His elite warriors into the ensuing battle to uphold Kingdom truth and the principles and values this nation was founded on. We are being called up to be a voice of action on behalf of the weak, defenseless, helpless, and the general welfare of all. This call begins within the very regions we have been placed, and advances outward to the specific states and nations He is calling us to. This call is going out to every major mountain of society: government, media, education, arts and entertainment, business and economy, family and church.

What does this look like in our daily lives? It begins and ends with love for the Lord and love for others. The powers and principalities we wrestle with and Satan himself are incapable of operating in love. Therefore, when we operate with the supernatural love of Christ Jesus as the goal, the Ten Commandments are no longer religious outdated rules, but are rather a guide to protecting and manifesting His supernatural in and love through us to our Heavenly Father and to others. On a larger scale, it means this coming November, we become a voice with our vote for good stewardship and fiscal responsibility, character and integrity, for life, and for the family as covenanted and ordained by the Word of God. We move out to take a stand and to assume leadership positions that promote truth to again be revealed in this nation; revealed to all those “…whose minds the god of this age has blinded…” (2 Cor. 4:4, NKJ).

In 2 Timothy 3:16, it states “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right” (NLT). For far too long people have been trying to pick and choose verses and interpret them according to the times we live in; even voting as to whether they are relevant. There is nothing in the Word that gives us permission or direction to do so. Either we believe ALL Scripture is the inspired Word of God or we don’t, and we are blessed to believe it by faith. We don’t get to rewrite it according to our own agendas. We were not the ones chosen or called to write down the very Scriptures that have stood the test of time. We are rather privileged to be the ones chosen and called to give testimony to the truth contained in Scripture during a time in history (His story) where the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of Light will engage more violently than we’ve witnessed before in our lifetimes. We can no longer compromise the truth of His Word, of who we are called to be, and expect to be blessed. We are the ones chosen and called to manifest as the sons and daughters the earth is groaning for (“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.” (Romans 8:18-22, NKJ)

We must become a voice who will visibly stand up in love at all times for the rights of: 1) the unborn, 2) orphans and children who are being victimized and trafficked, 3) the truth and preservation of healthy families, and 4) stewarding responsibly all we’ve been given, including character, integrity and purity. This is only the beginning, but we have to start doing what we are called to do and being who we are called to be. These issues are not political issues…they are issues of life. We are called to bring Heaven’s solution to the problems now facing so many on the earth through the love and shed blood of Christ, specifically and strategically to a world in need, and deceived by a world-wide anti-Christ spirit, which is a spirit of death.

His Church IS being built. His house of prayer (Matthew 21:13a) IS awakened to the realization of being in the midst of a battle against principalities, powers, rulers, and spiritual hosts of wickedness and darkness in the heavenly places, whose only goals are to kill, steal and destroy. His Kingdom, which is about love and abundant eternal life, WILL advance on the earth as it is in Heaven.

Where do we even go from here? Ephesians 6:1-9 says, “Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise: that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth. And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Servants (employees and those not in a position of leadership), be obedient to those who are your masters (employers and those in positions of leadership) according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good anyone does,he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. And you, masters (employers and those in positions of leadership), do the same things for them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.”

In America, we daily walk out encounters within the roles contained in these verses. If we choose to follow in faith these words of instruction, we are putting into action “loving God and loving others”; the two greatest commandments result in blessing and life. If we are struggling in any of these areas, we can “repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” (Matt. 4:17). Repent means to make a change in the direction we’ve been heading. It’s time to make a major change in the direction this nation and the church has been heading. The resultant fruit of where we’ve been heading should be all the convincing we need that it’s time to reverse directions. We are called to “pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,” and to “open our mouths boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which we are ambassadors surrendered to His leadership and purpose, that we may speak boldly as we ought to speak!” (Ephesians 6:18-20, NKJ)

The Church is to be His hands, His feet, His voice and His Light invading the darkness and decreeing truth. Jesus is the only way, the only truth, and the only life; He is the only answer to every problem on this earth and for every individual. There is so much more to be revealed through the obedient life of Christ, and His powerful sacrificial shed blood, death and resurrection. It’s time to awaken from our slumber, complacency, compromise and busyness with things that are not eternal. Let’s put on our armor, take up our sword, mount up and prepare to ride, mightily carrying and demonstrating the supernatural love of the Lord Himself, and the power of who He is in and through us – His Body – His sons and daughters. Let’s move out by faith, following His victorious leading into this very real spiritual battle between darkness and Light (the real battle has never been between people, cultures, political parties, doctrines or ideologies – liberalism vs. conservatism or humanism vs. Christianity vs. Muslim, nations, etc.).

Heaven is anxiously waiting to rejoice over multitudes of invaluable treasures of lost and hurting souls coming out of darkness and into the Kingdom of Light. It’s time to advance into the darkness of the enemy’s camp to take back ALL he has stolen from the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s not only time to advance, but it’s time to lead the charge in truth! We have been prepared with faith that rests firmly in the Truth. The Truth we move out for is Hope; Christ who lives in us, the only hope of glory! And the greatest of these we live, breath and move for is Love made manifest. “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor. 13:13, NKJ). May the light of His truth dispell the darkness in every nation, and especially in the nation we have been called to be awaken!


The Kingdom of Heaven has always been about love. God created us to partake of His love. He sent His only Son to die for us out of love. This love is a love beyond anything humans are capable of in their own strength. This love is the love 1 Corinthians 13 reveals. This love is an unconditional agape love that manifests through Jesus Christ via the Holy Spirit in us alone. This love is able to freely manifest when we truly understand what Jesus Christ accomplished on our behalf and who He alone has made us to be…sons and daughters of the Most High God.

This love is meant to be expressed throughout the earth in word and in action. This is how the Kingdom of Heaven advances and takes dominion on the earth. This love was meant to be expressed in all relationships. This love is what truly changes individuals and nations.

We need to be a Kingdom people who wrap our hearts, minds, wills and emotions (our spirits and our souls) around His love, receive it and the healing that it brings, and extend it to every place and to every one the Lord sends us. We are to express and manifest this Kingdom love in daily interactions and in the very giftings and callings the Lord has place within us.

With regard to the arts express’d, this love is to be manifested through music – vocally and instrumentally, through dance, through writing – poetry, literature, etc., and through visual arts. When we use our position in Christ to be His hands and feet with His love for all mankind as our goal, and the giftings He has placed within us to release greater revelation of His love every where He sends us, the Kingdom of Heaven finds a resting place on the earth…the Kingdom of Heaven takes dominion on the earth…the Kingdom of Heaven advances on the earth.

Walking out this love is how the greater works that Jesus spoke of manifests on the earth (John 14:12). Walking in this love is how the Bride is being prepared for His return. This love is how we are to BE in the new season that is upon us. Walking in a revelation of His love is the only way we will be able to make it through the season that is now facing us.

The Lord has been preparing and walking us through many circumstances throughout many years in preparation for such a time as this. The bottom line and the highest goal has always been, and is now more than ever before, a greater revelation of His love moving out across every region of every nation throughout the earth. It’s always been about the love of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, their invitation of love to us since Adam and restored to us through Jesus Christ, and it will always be about loving Him and loving others with His love alone.

Regardless of our gifting and calling, His love must be at the center. We are called to release His love through our identity in Him, and through the unique giftings He’s placed within us. As we surrender to His love, seeking His heart and will, He begins to change the atmosphere around us. It’s time to watch Him take the nations as His inheritance through a people who have taken hold of a revelation of His love, and have surrendered to it manifesting through each moment of time we’ve been given to walk this earth.

When the supernatural love of Jesus Christ is able to manifest through us, His sons and daughters, supernaturally each day, the Kingdom of Heaven is truly at hand! “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

Mark 12:30-31, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul (will and emotions) and with all your mind, and with all your strength…Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these.”

So many people in these difficult times are struggling with health issues, financial issues, marriage/family issues, and concern over our government, our economy and world affairs. Many families who love and seek the Lord wholeheartedly are experiencing tragic devastation and loss. However, Scripture tells us to “not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God (Phil. 4:6).”

Scripture provides record of the Son of God, Jesus Christ in Spirit and in flesh, spending days and sleepless nights in prayer before His Heavenly Father, seeking to daily bring the will of Heaven to Earth. If the Son of God had to spend valuable time in prayer (He completed His earthly ministry in three years), why do the sons and daughters of the Most High God through Jesus Christ (His Body) think it should be any different for us?

Scripture contains and details much with regard to the Lord’s heart concerning prayer. If we are to be the vessels He can make the Earth His footstool through (Isaiah 66:1/Acts 7:49), we must follow the example of Christ and become a people of prayer who understand that today’s prayers matter. If we are to truly be the Body of Christ being prepared as His pure and spotless Bride to be presented to Him upon His return, we must walk in the revelation of praying His Kingdom come and His will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven as a daily prayer impacting today and all todays for generations to come throughout eternity! How else will His glory cover the Earth as the waters cover the sea except through a praying people who daily carry the heart and will of Heaven here on Earth (Hab. 2:14)?

We must purpose to pray continually (1 Thes. 5:17). If our words are spoken through the love of the Father, they will speak life into every individual and every circumstance. Isn’t that what prayer is all about: bringing the eternal life and all of Heaven’s goodness and abundance to Earth exactly as it is in Heaven? This command is not conditional as to whether we agree with what’s transpiring.

Let me offer a relevant example. Many in our nation strongly disagree with the liberal humanistic socialist agenda attempting to “change” and invade our nation, myself included. Our role as followers of Christ is to pray fervently for the hearts of those in positions of power and leadership to be transformed by the blood of Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven, and that the Lord would remove those leaders whose hearts refuse to follow His leading.

The sooner the Body of Christ understands our role as His house of prayer (Amos 9:11; Isaiah 56:7; Matthew 21:13; Mark 11:17; Luke 19:46), the sooner our King will be glorified by His love and mercy covering the nations. Prayer changes things, even when we don’t see the answers manifest how or when we in our limited human understanding expect. When we pray we can be assured that the Father is at work on our behalf (Isaiah 66:5) and works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called by His name (Rom. 8:28). Many years ago, the Lord gave me a song called, “Pray and Never Give Up.” This is the heart and will of Heaven and our daily assignment, because today matters, and today’s prayers matter for all eternity!

The Lord is causing His people to be stirred and stretched into prayers of faith, prayers of trust, prayers of hope, prayers of perseverance, and prayers of resting in Him; resting and knowing He is who He says He is and that He will do what He says He will do. How does He work? He established us to rule over the Earth through the authority we’ve been given by the blood of Christ, the Word of Christ and the Spirit of Christ flowing through our prayers! We don’t have to understand His ways because His Word says they are higher than our ways. We are to receive, love and trust Him enough to follow.

Therefore, remember how important today is, and how important is every prayer we pray. Everything about today is a gift. The sooner we thank Him for the gift of today and pray the things on His heart for today, the sooner His fullness of life will not only manifest in our daily circumstances, but also in the circumstances of others. Prayer is truly how we express our love to our Heavenly Father and His love through us to others. There is no greater purpose and there is no other way to bring His goodness and the unlimited economy of Heaven to Earth…today!

Don’t let this day, May 23, 2010, or the privilege of this opportunity, Global Day of Prayer, pass us by. Please visit www.globaldayofprayermn.com for information, resources, and radio station coverage of the Twins Cities Global Day of Prayer Event, Sunday, May 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Trask Worship Center, Northcentral University, Minneapolis, MN. See also: www.globaldayofprayer.com for additional resources and prayer downloads leading up to this signficant event, beginning May 13, 2010. This is the sixth time MN will join millions across the globe, 220 nations, participating in repentance and glorifying the name of Jesus Christ!

Don’t let this day, May 6, 2010, or the privilege of this opportunity, National Day of Prayer, pass us by. The direction this nation is currently heading may not allow us to continue this precious freedom…but God!

No More Orphans! Piano CD Background Information
All songs copyright 2010 Tammy Sorenson/Jaran Family Ministries/the arts express’d

Blessed Are
The words of this song come from Mark 10:16, Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke 6:20-26.

Lord, Your heart is breaking for the children…the hungry and the poor who cry in shame. Your Spirit is awakening Your people, who’ll tell them that You know each one by name. You’ve heard their cries for freedom. You’ve seen their hurt and pain. You love them as a Father and Your Son died for their gain.

Blessed are the poor and needy. Blessed are the ones who mourn. Blessed are the gentle and lowly, the Kingdom is yours. Blessed are the hungry and thirsty. Blessed are the pure in heart. Blessed are the persecuted, the Kingdom is yours.

Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are those who work for peace. Blessed are those who seek Your heart, sharing Your great love throughout the world. Blessed are the children. Your heart is breaking for them. Blessed are believers when they share and every child receives.

I Am
This song was inspired by the words Jesus spoke in the Gospels.

I see every face on every single child that nobody wanted; the world threw them away. I see every tear on every single face of every broken heart needing someone to look their way.

I Am the only answer. Don’t believe the lies they say. I Am the only hope you’re all crying out for this day. How did we get to here and how do we get to where we need to be?  Jesus is My Name.

I see every child, hungry, sick, abused, crying for someone to take away their pain. I see every child empty and alone fearing that no one cares or knows their name.

I Am the love you’re looking for. I Am peace and so much more. I Am your way, your truth, your life, I Am. I Am the freedom that you seek. I Am your strength when you are weak. I Am your shelter from this storm…I Am.

How did we get to here and how do we get to where we need to be?  Jesus is My Name. Do you hear My voice? Do you know My Word?  Jesus is My Name.

Every Child is a Gift
This spontaneous instrumental song was inspired by Psalm 127:3. The message of the song is contained in my new book, also entitled, No More Orphans! Every child is a God idea, and is therefore a good idea. Every child has been sent to Earth as a gift, and as a carrier of gifts the world needs. Every child is invited to receive our Heavenly Father’s greatest gift of love and eternal life through the sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus Christ. The gift of Holy Spirit within activates and empowers both the infinite treasure of Christ Jesus and the specific gifts He has placed within each individual. These gifts are to manifest and be carried as an expression of Heaven on the Earth.

For the Orphaned
This song passionately expresses instrumental intercession on behalf of everyone who has been abandoned, rejected, discarded, or orphaned by tragedy. The spontaneous music reflects the daily questions and the unknowns in being orphaned: wondering if anyone cares, of survival, and of existence itself. It also carries the promise of Jesus in John 14:18 to not leave us as orphans.

“Does anyone see me? Does anyone care about me? I have dreams of being wanted, of belonging, of being loved. There are so many like me needing to know hope, needing to know purpose, needing to know we have a future, needing to know Love. Does anyone see me?”

For the Poor
This spontaneous instrumental song came from meditating on Luke 6:20-21. Jesus promises the kingdom of God to those who are poor and hungry in this present age. The music reflects the heart of the Father and His promise to fill them according to the riches of His eternal Kingdom of Heaven.

For the Sick
This spontaneous song was inspired as intercession for a precious family standing in faith on 1 Peter 2:24 and the healing of their husband and father. I dedicate this song to the Ted Landmark family, and give glory and honor to our Heavenly Father for this family’s overcoming testimony of faith. Ted is now eternally healed in the presence of Jesus. I pray this song will comfort and heal the hearts of those who must stand strong in faith and walk out the unseen.

For the War-Torn & Persecuted
This spontaneous instrumental piece was inspired by 2 Corinthians 4 and Philippians 4:7. As intercessory music, it reflects the tension, the monotony, and the perseverance of victims who daily battle living in the midst of war and persecution. It is also a prayer for His peace in the midst their storms.

For the Unborn
This spontaneous instrumental piece is wholehearted intercession on behalf of the sanctity of life, and contains a layer of sound intended to reflect life in the womb. For the Unborn represents being a “voice” for those who cannot speak for themselves. The Lord promises covering and deliverance from evil in Psalm 139:13 and Galatians 1:4. Until His heart and will on behalf of these precious and innocent ones manifests on the Earth, a sound must cry out.

Isaiah 61 for the Abused & Slavery
The melody of this song comes from the Hebrew translation of Isaiah 61:1-2, also decreed by Jesus in Luke 4:18-19. Christ in us IS the hope of glory. We are given His Spirit to carry His anointing and set the captives free. The word of the Lord never returns void, and always accomplishes what He sends it to do. This song intercedes for the release and manifestation of the purposes of Heaven on behalf of those who daily contend with the victimization of abuse and slavery.

Uri Harel and the Center for Biblical Hebrew has developed a program entitled, Bible Music Writer. His ministry  has been given a revelation of mathematically converting the letters of the Hebrew alphabet from any Scripture passage to music notation, thus literally releasing the musical frequencies of the spoken Word into the atmosphere. I creatively added the harmonies, rhythms and form to the melody of the converted Hebrew Scripture, transforming the spoken Word into a musical Word. For further information contact: CENTER FOR BIBLICAL HEBREW, MUSIC FROM GOD, PMT 542, 5555 North 7th Street, #134, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, Email: info@c-bh.com, Phone: 602-48-BIBLE, FAX: 602-932-2831.

Not Forgotten
As I have prayed and played spontaneously for all of the fatherless on the Lord’s heart, I hear His Spirit saying, “you have not been forgotten.” In Luke 12:6, Jesus says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Psalms 56:8 gives assurance of our Heavenly Father keeping record of all sorrow and collecting every tear in His bottle. Because of the good news of this revelation decreed in His Word, this spontaneous song reflects a light-hearted dance as the Father sings over each of His precious children.

This CD is now available at www.theartsexpressed.com webstore, and on CD Baby! http://cdbaby.com/cd/TammyLSorenson ]]> http://jaranministries.com/no-more-orphans-cd-background-information.htm/feed 0 http://jaranministries.com/not-forgotten.htm http://jaranministries.com/not-forgotten.htm#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:46:28 +0000 Tammy http://jaranministries.com/?p=152 Not Forgotten is the title of one of the spontaneous songs the Lord recently had me record on my new intercessory piano CD entitled, No More Orphans (see www.theartsexpressed.com STORE). Over and over in my spirit as I prayed and played, I kept hearing the words, “you have not been forgotten” in my spirit. There are many people of all ages in every nation who need to hear and believe these very words spoken straight from our Father in Heaven to the Earth for such a time as this. The One True Living God “so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him” (John 3:16-17).

Many have been in a difficult season of hope deferred, of unanswered prayers and unfulfilled promises, or in a place of wondering if any even sees or cares about them or their circumstances. I am writing to decree truth that Someone really does care specifically about you and every detail of what you are going through. He has proven it to you by sending His Son to reconcile you to Himself through His death and resurrection. All you have to do is believe, confess and receive. Once you take that step, He will continue to prove Himself to you in many personal, intimate and amazing ways. In John 14:18, Jesus Himself promises to “not leave us as orphans…” He promises to come to us personally and individually. Jesus is the answer each one of us is looking for. He alone has the infinite supply and provision for anything anyone could possibly need. I decree that you are not alone. I pray and prophesy your spiritual eyes and ears are open to see and hear that He is right beside you…patiently watching and waiting for you to seek Him…to cry out to Him…for you to need Him…for you to believe and receive Him…for you to choose to follow Him and His ways!

I would like to share a personal testimony for the benefit of anyone doubting your Heavenly Father sees you and your circumstances in each moment, cares about all you are going through, and love you more deeply than you could possibly imagine. One of our children had been going through a difficult time experiencing hope-deferred. They were questioning whether the things in their heart were truly God’s desires for them, and whether or not any of the things prayed over them and taught to them were even true because of such deeply painful rejection and isolation. We had a prophetic pastor friend come to our home and pray with us. This particular child was not home at the time. When we came to their room, the pastor revealed specifically things this child had labored many sleepless nights over in pain over, crying out to the Lord. When we later shared, they knew the only who could possibly have known they were asking those questions was God Himself. This gave confirmation to them of “not being forgotten.” Confirmation of their Heavenly Father knowing and caring personally and specifically about every thought, every tear, and every desire. This revelation gave wings to faith in knowing the plans He has for them are good…that He will do what He has said He will do.

In Luke 12:6, Jesus says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will  also acknowledge him before the angels of God.”

I have personally had these very words spoken over me during extended seasons of hope deferred…where the unseen promises and beliefs labored for were not manifesting. “You have not been forgotten…you are not forgotten.” These words have been spoken to me in the most unexpected places through people who didn’t know me or my circumstances. I know that I know that I know He sees, He knows, He cares, He loves infinitely, and He will do what He says He will do in His Word and to you personally in His way and in His time! I also know that His ways and His timing are much higher than mine, and therefore I can trust Him completely.

“Heavenly Father, I worship You alone, and I exalt Your holy name! I come before you to lift up anyone reading these words at this moment in time…anyone who is hurting and feeling forgotten. Wrap Your gentle arms of love around them, and Holy Spirit help them to tangibly feel Your presence, Your love, and Your peace. Reveal Yourself in dreams and visions. Reveal Yourself in the truth of Your Word. Reveal Yourself through Your sons and daughters. Jesus, be glorified in drawing each person to Yourself. Reveal the gift of Yourself within them. Reveal the gifts You have placed within each one waiting to be activated and empowered by Your Spirit to share with a world in need. Thank You, Lord, that in Your eyes we are NEVER forgotten…we are eternally embraced in Your amazing love and in the family of Your Kingdom, through the power in the blood of Jesus, the power of the truth of Your Word, and through the power of Holy Spirit!!!”

Artistic Jewels: I Carry Gifts The World Needs
the arts express’d
Spontaneous Expression Of Creative Arts, Gifts, And Talents
Hearing And Seeing The Frequencies Of Heaven On Earth
Training In Playing and Singing Skillfully

His Kingdom Come And His Will Be Done

Practical Teaching Tools
• A Vocabulary of Life
You Are A Good Idea: A Letter From God
I Am A Good Idea: A Letter To God
• I Have A Gift Within Me: Practical Teaching Lesson For Kingdom Jewels
Our Spiritual Kingdom Inheritance
Kingdom Jewels
• I Carry Gifts The World Needs: Transforming The Seven Mountains
• A Model For Hearing The Voice Of The Lord: Adapted From Matthew 6:9-13
• Hitting The Mark
• The Open Door: The Third Heaven
• The Open Door: An Invitation To The Throne Room
• The Open Door: Singing The Scriptures
• The Open Door: Singing The Scripture References
• The Open Door: Kingdom Warriors
• The Open Door: Unity Is Key
• A Vocabulary Of Life Word List

*ALSO AVAILABLE: No More Orphans! Intercessory Piano CD.
No More Orphans! Piano CD Background Information
All songs copyright 2010 Tammy Sorenson/Jaran Family Ministries/the arts express’d

Blessed Are
The words of this song come from Mark 10:16, Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke 6:20-26.

Lord, Your heart is breaking for the children…the hungry and the poor who cry in shame. Your Spirit is awakening Your people, who’ll tell them that You know each one by name. You’ve heard their cries for freedom. You’ve seen their hurt and pain. You love them as a Father and Your Son died for their gain.

Blessed are the poor and needy. Blessed are the ones who mourn. Blessed are the gentle and lowly, the Kingdom is yours. Blessed are the hungry and thirsty. Blessed are the pure in heart. Blessed are the persecuted, the Kingdom is yours.

Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are those who work for peace. Blessed are those who seek Your heart, sharing Your great love throughout the world. Blessed are the children. Your heart is breaking for them. Blessed are believers when they share and every child receives.

I Am
This song was inspired by the words Jesus spoke in the Gospels.

I see every face on every single child that nobody wanted; the world threw them away. I see every tear on every single face of every broken heart needing someone to look their way.

I Am the only answer. Don’t believe the lies they say. I Am the only hope you’re all crying out for this day. How did we get to here and how do we get to where we need to be?  Jesus is My Name.

I see every child, hungry, sick, abused, crying for someone to take away their pain. I see every child empty and alone fearing that no one cares or knows their name.

I Am the love you’re looking for. I Am peace and so much more. I Am your way, your truth, your life, I Am. I Am the freedom that you seek. I Am your strength when you are weak. I Am your shelter from this storm…I Am.

How did we get to here and how do we get to where we need to be?  Jesus is My Name. Do you hear My voice? Do you know My Word?  Jesus is My Name.

Every Child is a Gift
This spontaneous instrumental song was inspired by Psalm 127:3. The message of the song is contained in my new book, also entitled, No More Orphans! Every child is a God idea, and is therefore a good idea. Every child has been sent to Earth as a gift, and as a carrier of gifts the world needs. Every child is invited to receive our Heavenly Father’s greatest gift of love and eternal life through the sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus Christ. The gift of Holy Spirit within activates and empowers both the infinite treasure of Christ Jesus and the specific gifts He has placed within each individual. These gifts are to manifest and be carried as an expression of Heaven on the Earth.

For the Orphaned
This song passionately expresses instrumental intercession on behalf of everyone who has been abandoned, rejected, discarded, or orphaned by tragedy. The spontaneous music reflects the daily questions and the unknowns in being orphaned: wondering if anyone cares, of survival, and of existence itself. It also carries the promise of Jesus in John 14:18 to not leave us as orphans.

“Does anyone see me? Does anyone care about me? I have dreams of being wanted, of belonging, of being loved. There are so many like me needing to know hope, needing to know purpose, needing to know we have a future, needing to know Love. Does anyone see me?”

For the Poor
This spontaneous instrumental song came from meditating on Luke 6:20-21. Jesus promises the kingdom of God to those who are poor and hungry in this present age. The music reflects the heart of the Father and His promise to fill them according to the riches of His eternal Kingdom of Heaven.

For the Sick
This spontaneous song was inspired as intercession for a precious family standing in faith on 1 Peter 2:24 and the healing of their husband and father. I dedicate this song to the Ted Landmark family, and give glory and honor to our Heavenly Father for this family’s overcoming testimony of faith. Ted is now eternally healed in the presence of Jesus. I pray this song will comfort and heal the hearts of those who must stand strong in faith and walk out the unseen.

For the War-Torn & Persecuted
This spontaneous instrumental piece was inspired by 2 Corinthians 4 and Philippians 4:7. As intercessory music, it reflects the tension, the monotony, and the perseverance of victims who daily battle living in the midst of war and persecution. It is also a prayer for His peace in the midst their storms.

For the Unborn
This spontaneous instrumental piece is wholehearted intercession on behalf of the sanctity of life, and contains a layer of sound intended to reflect life in the womb. For the Unborn represents being a “voice” for those who cannot speak for themselves. The Lord promises covering and deliverance from evil in Psalm 139:13 and Galatians 1:4. Until His heart and will on behalf of these precious and innocent ones manifests on the Earth, a sound must cry out.

Isaiah 61 for the Abused & Slavery
The melody of this song comes from the Hebrew translation of Isaiah 61:1-2, also decreed by Jesus in Luke 4:18-19. Christ in us IS the hope of glory. We are given His Spirit to carry His anointing and set the captives free. The word of the Lord never returns void, and always accomplishes what He sends it to do. This song intercedes for the release and manifestation of the purposes of Heaven on behalf of those who daily contend with the victimization of abuse and slavery.

Uri Harel and the Center for Biblical Hebrew has developed a program entitled, Bible Music Writer. His ministry  has been given a revelation of mathematically converting the letters of the Hebrew alphabet from any Scripture passage to music notation, thus literally releasing the musical frequencies of the spoken Word into the atmosphere. I creatively added the harmonies, rhythms and form to the melody of the converted Hebrew Scripture, transforming the spoken Word into a musical Word. For further information contact: CENTER FOR BIBLICAL HEBREW, MUSIC FROM GOD, PMT 542, 5555 North 7th Street, #134, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, Email: info@c-bh.com, Phone: 602-48-BIBLE, FAX: 602-932-2831.

Not Forgotten
As I have prayed and played spontaneously for all of the fatherless on the Lord’s heart, I hear His Spirit saying, “you have not been forgotten.” In Luke 12:6, Jesus says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Psalms 56:8 gives assurance of our Heavenly Father keeping record of all sorrow and collecting every tear in His bottle. Because of the good news of this revelation decreed in His Word, this spontaneous song reflects a light-hearted dance as the Father sings over each of His precious children.

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I first heard this song, “When the Music Fades,” at an Awake America Conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, as led by Lyndell Cooley, back in the Fall of 1999. Matt Redman, it’s writer, and many others have since made it a familiar worship song to many. As a worshiper, a pianist and vocalist, the song gripped the depths of my heart. I played and sang it over and over for many years. Back then, I actually thought I understood what the lyrics meant. Ten plus years later, I realize how much I had yet to learn about the meaning of these words, and about the true worship Jesus spoke of in John 4:23-24.

Over the course of the past ten+ years, since first hearing the song, I suffered a major car accident and survived, not only the accident, but years of doctoring and dentists. The Lord has moved our family four times. Our biological children have grown from ages 6 and 9, to ages 17 and 20 (we have twin 17-year olds). We traveled to Guatemala and adopted three children in 2002, who have grown from ages 5, 8 & 10, to ages 12, 15 and 17. We spent much of these growing years trying to train up all of our kids for the Lord and His Kingdom purposes, equipping both their natural and spiritual giftings according to His Word and to the leading of Holy Spirit. Our oldest son graduated from high school and technical college with a degree in audio production. He is currently preparing to “leave the nest” and pursue his calling as a professional musician. Within two years, three more will prepare to leave and pursue their callings as professional musicians, graphic designer/artists, photographer, and missions.

As a family, we have ministered at camps and conferences throughout the upper Midwest, and have been involved in worship ministry and/or children’s ministry leadership at four different churches in the midst of our moves. We shared ten Family Destiny Conferences together. We also did a CD project to spontaneously capture our journey as worshipers, musicians, and family. There have been many other significant family, music, and ministry “events;” too many to list for the purposes of this article.

We have tried to be obedient to follow the Lord’s leading in such way that everything we have known and loved, with the exception of our marriage and our children, has come and gone…good friends, homes, church families, jobs, things we loved to do together, music, pets…to name only a few. When we moved to our current location, we were told that faith is spelled R-I-S-K, and that was what we needed to be willing to do, in order to follow the Lord wholeheartedly in His Kingdom purposes for our entire family.

As of July 4, this past summer, 2009, Jaran Family Ministries officially ended: our music and our ministry. It was not at all what I had expected, hoped or dreamed, but we want the Lord’s will, not our own. He was clear that we were to pray over our children, anoint, and release them to do and be all He has purposed and called each of them to. We sold our ministry motor home, exactly when, where, how, and for the exact price the Lord prompted us. Now, at the onset of 2010, we wait on Him to lead and guide us into this next season; particularly for our kids’ individual callings, and His plans and purposes for the arts express’d (see www.TheArtsExpressed.com). I am currently working on a book, entitled, “No More Orphans,” subtitled: “I Am A Good Idea…I Have A Gift Within Me…I Carry Gifts The World Needs.”

I have spent the past twenty years parenting, homeschooling, teaching music, and serving the Lord in children’s/worship/house of prayer/and family ministries. Today I awakened to revisit the lyrics of the song that propelled us through these past ten years up to this juncture in life. I understand the meaning of the words, “When the music fades, and all is stripped away, and I simply come,” with very different eyes than I did ten years ago. I desire more deeply than ever to bring Him something of worth that will bless His heart in 2010, so I simply “come.”

“Lord, let everything in this coming year – in my life, in our marriage, in our family, in the lives of our kids, in this nation, in this generation, and in the Kingdom plans and purposes You desire on Earth as it is in Heaven – be all about You. It’s truly is all about You, Jesus!”

When the Music Fades – Matt Redman
Copyright 1999 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music

When the music fades, and all is stripped away, and I simply come;
Longing just to bring something that’s of worth that will bless Your heart.

I’ll bring you more than a song,
For a song in itself is not what you have required.
You search much deeper within, through the way things appear,
You’re looking into my heart.

I’m coming back to the heart of worship, and its all about You
It’s all about You, Jesus.
I’m sorry, Lord, for the things I’ve made it,
When it’s all about You, it’s all about You, Jesus.

King of endless worth, no one could express how much You deserve,
Though I’m weak and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath.

I’ll bring You more than a song,
For a song in itself is not what you have required.
You search much deeper within, through the way things appear,
You’re looking into my heart.

I’m coming back to the heart of worship, and it’s all about You,
It’s all about You, Jesus.
I’m sorry, Lord, for the things I’ve made it,
When it’s all about You, it’s all about You, Jesus.

We have been learning to stop striving, controlling, and acting independently of Holy Spirit. We have been learning to let go, and to let Father God through Christ in us take the lead. We have been learning to walk in deep intimacy and relationship, as opposed to religion and “good works.” We have been learning to discern powers and principalities at work in regions/nations, as opposed to being personally offended or frustrated with people. We have been learning to see our own circumstances and all that’s going on in the world around us from Heaven’s perspective and not our own. We have been learning to exchange a life that vacillates between the natural and the spiritual, for a life completely dependent on Holy Spirit in a supernatural way. In that place, we have been learning how to cooperate with Holy Spirit in order to bring His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

We have been on a journey that others before us have traveled as our examples. What Mary and Joseph must have incurred as they humbly and obediently trusted in God to walk them through the incredible calling He had purposed for their lives! Their unyielding faith and trust in Heavenly Father brought forth the birth of the Savior and Restorer of all mankind: the one and only reason we even celebrate Christmas today!

Our own unyielding faith, humility, trust, perseverance, and obedience will result in the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who came to Earth first as a humble babe and the Lamb that was slain, being revealed in every sector of society in every nation: government, media, education, arts and entertainment, science and technology, business, church and family. The glory of the resurrected Jesus Christ, through the power of Holy Spirit, has been prophesied to rise and manifest through His Kingdom people.

I believe He has prepared a people even for such a time as this: a people who have said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow, regardless of the cost. I will seek You and I will obey. You are my Savior AND my Lord. My heart’s desire is You, Lord, and I say, ‘yes,’ to the identity Jesus purchased on my behalf as Your son or daughter. I say, ‘yes,’ to You fulfilling and advancing Your Kingdom plans and purposes on Earth in and through me. I say, ‘yes, Lord!’ Let the world experience Your love and compassion through more of Jesus in me…whatever it takes, Lord, I am Yours. I am learning to surrender my heart, my will, my mind, my emotions my circumstances, and my all to You, Lord!”

“Cancer will not defeat me. Financial disaster will not defeat me. My family being broken will not defeat me. Being isolated and alone will not defeat me. Depression will not defeat me. Losing it all will not defeat me. The enemy of my soul will not defeat me. Yes, Lord, I am learning to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the words of my testimony!”

We are most certainly living in difficult times, yet from Heaven’s view, these are amazing and exciting times! ‘Tis the season to let faith arise, and to give Him all the praise, thanksgiving, glory and honor! ‘Tis the season to seek and find Him. I absolutely love to celebrate the miracle of the first Christmas! There is such joy to be experienced in this season if we allow Joy Himself to manifest in our lives and in our families! He truly desires to exchange our sorrow for His joy, and our ashes for His beauty. He delights in turning our mourning into dancing!

I am counting down to Christmas and 2010 with greater anticipation and expectation of His glory being displayed for all the world to see and experience! There may be those who wonder if they’ve been forgotten. ‘Tis the season to focus on His truth: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.”

I love a word Holy Spirit spoke through a 10-year old boy in December of 2007. For specific details concerning this word please read my article, entitled: A Season of Expectation. Below is a promise awaiting His manifestation:

Word Received in Kingdom Kids – 12/16/07 – Danny (age 10, grade 4)

The 2008 Christmas Gift!
I herd (heard) God say “I am giving you a gift to all that no one haves (has). It is so precious that the glory of it is shining briter (brighter) than the sun! It’s power is felt all over the earth!” I herd (heard) God say agian (again).”What I speack (speak) is important. It’s might is so far beyond yours.” He said agian (again), “This Christmas I am giving you a restorement (restoration?). My perpose (purpose) is berdond (burdened) on your harts (hearts) so now you know what to do! For now all will (be) and are healed. I am soon coming so rase (raise) up mighty warriors to win the battle that has allready bine (been) won by the blood of Christ. We won and now are going to flood your homes with the glory of me!!!!!”