Prophecy is the only thing in scripture we are told to eagerly pursue, and not despise. It was so used for positional authority or to drive someone's desires (and still is) when scripture was written that the authors had to caution and inspire around it's use.
Prophecy is about loving people, and telling them how God feels about them. And that's the heart of prophecy. And it can be awkward sharing with someone that God really, really, really loves them.
Here's another thought: the spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet. So if we want to walk in the prophetic, we need to take responsibility for what we say and follow up. And if we got it wrong, apologise. It's about growing in excellence. Learn who you are. Celebrate it when you get it right. And sort it out when you get it wrong. Don't be irresponsible!
If it's about love, you both win. Even if perhaps you get it wrong. My gifting (or lack of it) doesn't diminish the fact that God loves that person (and me).
Something I want to grow in.
Translating God (Shawn Bolz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjdzacbfSrE
