implied when we pray in the name of Jesus is that we come on the basis of who Jesus Himself is, not who we are. The writer of Hebrews says that we come before the Father with Jesus as our great High Priest: Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, . . . and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith. Hebrews 10:19, 21–22, NASB In addition, John wrote: “My little children, I