Prophecy is an expression of God's will, destiny, and/or purpose released through our spirit (John 4:24) to a specific audience. This expression can come in the form of encouragement, direction, warning, comfort, or exhortation.
Prophetic expressions are activated through prayer, praise, and worship. Prophecy is unleashed through the written power of God's word and through the ability to discern God's voice and acknowledges Him as the one who sends the message.
Prophecy can come in various ways, but regardless of how it is received, it is God's desire for us to know His perfect will, destiny, and purpose for our lives.