I would like to encourage others who move in the prophetic to contribute to this thread. Even though one person may give a word, this does not hinder others from sharing as well. I have learned through the Prophetic Equipping days I attend that when a whole group of people give prophetic words for a person, the collective words can have a dynamic effect on the person receiving them.
Just recently I asked for the group to do a prophetic tape for my 16 year old daughter who was diagnosed with depression, and was also suffering physical sickness. About 20 people came up and gave words into the recorder. I brought the tape home and she listened to it. She said it was a definite help for her. She then went and had afternoon tea with a neighbour who suggested a course of action. Along with the prophetic words, Aimee knew what she wanted to do and put it into practice. She left school, which was causing her much stress and anxiety, and enrolled in one of the top flight hairdressing colleges in our city. Things worked together so well, and Aimee came right out of her sickness and depression, and has a real purpose for life in it. I believe that the prophetic words strengthened her and enabled her to make important decisions which changed her direction in life.
So this is an example of the power of a group of people giving prophetic words for a person. This would turn the prophetic on its head for many people who are accustomed to one person giving a prophecy to a whole group. Often such prophecies are forgotten as soon as they are said because they are not recorded or written down, and people's memories fade quickly in a service.
But if a whole group of people give prophetic words to a particular person, and these words are written down or recorded on tape, the person can go home and listen to the words quietly and attentively, and soak in what the Spirit is saying. Often the Spirit will speak through a collective group of people, and each word will dovetail together to form a composite word that can change a person's life.
I want to encourage it on this thread. It doesn't matter if you just have one sentence, or a number of sentences. You can describe a picture that you have received in your mind for the person. You can write a prophetic poem. You can describe a prophetic dream that you might have had that suddenly becomes relevant to that person. You can even type out a tongues message, and allow another person to interpret it! The Holy Spirit is not limited in how He speaks.
You see, God is speaking to us all the time through all manner of means. What you need to do is to come to the place where you can recognise His voice in your heart, and through faith and obedience, share it.
We must always remember: There is always someone waiting on the other end of your obedience for a blessing from God. If you hold back, that person may not receive that particular blessing He wants to give through your word.
We don't always have to know that what we have is definitely the voice of God, but God will always honour our faith and obedience.
Also, the prophetic is creative. God can use you to create a future for that person through the prophetic word. All He needs is your faith and obedience.
Now I need to say that some will not accept this way of ministering. You will have seen the debate on another thread that shows that. But I believe that this thread is not for those people. It is for those who are prepared to launch out for the Lord is this special way that brings so much blessing to so many.
If you have further questions, don't hesitate to PM me, and I will try and answer them. I will respond to PMs from genuine seekers of the gift of prophecy in preference to those who are tempted to grandstand their opposing views.
I want to especially encourage those who are seeking the gift of prophecy and want a safe venue to start using their faith. What better place to start when you are in the company of several others giving a word to a person. You will see right away whether your word is consistent with the others, and this will inspire and encourage you in it.
Go for it! We have one request for a word on the thread, and I am not going to give my word until several of you others give yours.
Thanks
