Prophetic Awareness

 It's important to be aware of the snares if we want to operate in prophesy in the body of Christ.  

A lady I know of started out in prophesy by asking God for an encouraging word for whoever she saw.  Then she would just share whatever popped into her head.   This might seem overly simple but at the time she was very young and had childlike faith.  She knew this voice in her head.  

She wasn't taught to take thoughts captive which probably got her into trouble a few times because not every thought that pops into your head is from God.  On the contrary, we are to measure each and every thought and word by the fruit of it.  Phil 4:8 is a good measuring stick.  If it's kind, considerate, loving, encouraging, uplifting, praiseworthy, noble.... those are the thoughts that are okay to share.

If you get something that seems like a half criticism you would be better not to share it and just pray for the person.   

If you have a hard time taking correction and have a favorite excuse that you like to use to render ineffective all the advice you get. Beware!  There is a strong probability you are operating with a haughty spirit.   This is one of the masks of a python spirit and it will taint you. 

The masks of a python spirit are divination, neocramancy, haughtiness, pride.  When you have a hard time saying, "I'm sorry," to anyone, especially loved ones there is a very good chance that you are operating in pride.  The wisdom of God is first peacable, loving, full of good fruit, impartial, easy to be entreated.  

When your excuse not to do anthing anyone suggests is, "God told me" beware.  This can easily be an excuse to operate in a contolling spirit, especially if you had security issues as a child.