Why should we pray with confidence?

Confidence in prayer stems from the understanding that Christ intercedes for us. In Psalm 5, the psalmist speaks to God with assurance, indicating that prayers directed to God will be heard. Since Christ is our mediator, we can approach the throne of grace knowing that He has fulfilled all righteousness on our behalf. As Romans 8:34 states, 'Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.' This truth empowers believers to pray boldly in Christ's name.