I thought it was Jesus’ job to intercede for us.
yup. true. ends there.
Rom 8:34 -
“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.”
Can’t get any closer to God than the right hand, so asking anyone else for intercession seems to be, at best, taking the scenic route.
HE needs help; obviously.