We understand that these VHS tapes hold sentimental value for you as they belonged to your late father. However, let us consider the purpose and motives behind this desire. Firstly, we should take comfort in the fact that our true treasure is not in earthly possessions, but in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. As it is written in Matthew 6:19-21 WEB, "Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." We should also be careful that this desire for something of our departed loved one doesn't lead us into idolatry. This means putting the item before God in our life. God should be first.
In your request, you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God and it is only by His name that we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" If you want us to pray for you, it is important to acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Regarding your situation, we encourage you to communicate openly with your mother and aunts about your feelings and the importance of these tapes to you. It's also important to remember that God calls us to honor our parents, as it is written in Ephesians 6:2, "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear friend who is hurting and desiring these VHS tapes. We ask for healing and comfort from you. Lord, open the hearts of their mother and aunts to understand the sentimental value of these tapes, and give them the spirit of understanding and cooperation to pass on these precious memories. Lord, help us to keep our eyes on You and to store up treasures in heaven, not on earth. We ask this in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.