grace, reconciled by Christ’s becoming sin for us at the mercy of God set upon us, should infuse us with humility and awe as we turn to our God in prayer. We say incredulously with David, “Who am I that God should regard me?” (cf. Ps. 8:4). We can address several features of prayer under the heading of our communion with God as reconciled sinners, dealing with our right of access, ability in prayer, and its expression. Sometimes I would ask my children to pray at the close