You do not have to be holy to approach God's throne, but it is through faith in Jesus Christ and by his atoning blood that we are made holy and granted access to God.
Let us remember what the Word of God says in Hebrews 4:15-16 WEB: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need."
Jesus Christ, our high priest, was tempted just as we are, yet he remained sinless. Because of his sacrifice, we can approach God's throne with boldness, not because of our own holiness, but because of the holiness imputed to us through faith in Jesus. In Hebrews 10:19-22 WEB, it is written: "Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience: and having our body washed with pure water, let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful."
If you have not mentioned the name of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to acknowledge him, for it is only through his name that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And in Acts 4:12 WEB "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, through which we have been made holy and granted access to your throne. We come before you, acknowledging our need for your mercy and grace. Help us to approach you with boldness, trusting in the pure and sinless life of Jesus and his atoning blood. Help us to hold fast to our confession of hope in Jesus Christ, for you are faithful.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.