How do we know that praying to the Father is correct?

In Matthew 6, Jesus presents a clear directive to pray to the Father, stating, 'After this manner, therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven...' This establishes the Father as the one to whom prayers should be directed. Throughout the New Testament, examples of Jesus praying to the Father further endorse this practice. Additionally, Jesus emphasized that our relationship with God as our Father is contingent upon our faith in Him, aligning prayer with a heartfelt, personal connection rather than mere ritual recitation.