“Human and Fleshly Prayer” vs “Divine Prayer”

 

“Human and Fleshly Prayer” vs “Divine Prayer”

John 10:30 — “I and the Father are one.”

John 8:29 — “He who sent Me is with Me... I always do the things pleasing to Him.”

John 14:30 — “The ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.”

1 Peter 2:23 — “He committed all to Him who judges righteously.”

Luke 23:34, 46 — “Father, forgive them… Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.”

John 17:1 — “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son that the Son may glorify You.”

Matt. 14:23; Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16 — Jesus often withdrew to pray in solitude. 

Aspect	Human and Fleshly Prayer	Divine Prayer
Meaning	Prayer based on human needs, feelings, reasoning, or emotion; centered on self and personal benefit.	Prayer that issues from union with God in the spirit, according to His will and purpose; centered on God Himself and His glory.
Expression	Asking God to do something for me; focused on changing circumstances and receiving help.	Cooperating with God to let Him act; focused on the fulfillment of His will and the manifestation of His glory.
Distinction	Originates from the natural soul, emotion, or mind; driven by self-interest or personal burden.	Originates from the divine life; fellowship with God in the mysterious, divine realm.
Explanation	Though directed toward God, such prayers remain on the human side—seeking comfort or relief for oneself.	Prayer is fellowship and trust within God’s presence, resting in His will and His sovereignty.
Examples	The disciples crying, “Lord, save us, we are perishing!” (Matt. 8:25) — prayers for immediate rescue or relief.	Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:34), and “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46) — prayers of perfect trust and obedience.
Application	If prayer seeks only to meet needs, it becomes a religious activity or emotional outlet. We must turn from self-centered prayers to spirit-centered fellowship.	Pray not for personal benefit but for God’s purpose to be fulfilled. Trust Him in every situation, becoming a channel for His move.
Relationship	Human prayer can become divine when transformed by light and brokenness, turning from the soul to the spirit.	Divine prayer is the maturity and fulfillment of human prayer; both are connected through spiritual growth and union with God.
Burden	To help believers be enlightened and transformed from self-centered to God-centered prayer.	To raise up believers who pray in oneness with God — channels of His will and move on the earth (John 17 as the supreme pattern).
Prophetic Direction	Prophesy to remind the saints that prayer is not mere expression of need but the exercise of union with God.	Prophesy to encourage believers to enter divine prayer — being one with the Father (John 10:30), doing what pleases Him (John 8:29), and leaving no ground for Satan (John 14:30).

 

🔑 Summary

• Human prayer: “What do I need?”
• Divine prayer: “What does God want?”
• Human prayer seeks to change circumstances; divine prayer brings God’s move.
• Jesus didn’t merely pray — He lived as prayer itself.
• We are called to move from human to divine prayer, until Satan has nothing in us.

*Please refer to the May 2025 International Elders and Responsible Brothers Training: General Topic: Matthew Chapters 5-7 - Extremely Important Aspects - Week 3: Prayer for Essential Kingdom Life