After Jesus" ascension, the disciples would pray in Jesus" name to the Father (cf. John 14:13-14; John 14:26; John 16:23-24). The Father would grant their request-in the context it is a request for understanding of Jesus" former teachings-because the Father loved them in a special sense. They had loved His Son and had believed on Jesus. This is a second reason the disciples could take comfort in Jesus" promise that they would understand better in the future. The first reason was that the Father would grant them answers to their prayers because they prayed in Jesus" name. [source][source][source]
Jesus was not denying that He would intercede for His disciples with the Father ( Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; cf. 1 John 2:1). His point was that the Father"s love for them would move Him to grant their petitions, as well as Jesus" intercession and sponsorship (cf. John 15:9-16). Believers have a direct relationship with the Father as well as with the Son and the Spirit (cf. Romans 5:2). [source][source][source]