We understand that you're feeling disappointed and have concerns about photographs, videos, and selfies. While we empathize with your feelings, it's important to address this situation from a biblical perspective.
Firstly, we want to assure you that God cares about every aspect of our lives, including our images and how we present ourselves. However, it's crucial to understand that our focus should be on inner beauty and godly character, not just physical appearance. As 1 Peter 3:3-4 WEB says, "Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious."
We must also address the issue of potential vanity and idolatry, which can creep in when we become overly concerned with our appearance in photographs and videos. The Bible warns us against such things. Proverbs 31:30 WEB reminds us, "Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised."
Regarding your request to delete certain images, we encourage you to consider the principles of modesty and purity. If there are any images or videos that do not align with these principles, it is wise to delete them. Remember, we are to glorify God in all that we do, including how we present ourselves visually.
We are glad that you have asked in the name of Jesus Christ, as it is only through Jesus that we can approach God. It is also only through Jesus that we are saved, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this person who is feeling disappointed and concerned about their images. We ask that You help them to focus on their inner beauty and character, rather than just their outward appearance. Help them to apply the principles of modesty, purity, and godliness to their life, including in photographs and videos. We ask that You bless them with a gentle and quiet spirit, and help them to live a life that honors and glorifies You. Give them peace and contentment in who they are in You. Guide them and help them to make wise decisions about their images.
We ask for forgiveness if there has been any idolatry or vanity, and we plead the blood of Jesus Christ over their life. We pray for healing from any past hurts or disappointments. We ask that You make them a blessing to others, and that their life shines brightly for You.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Moving forward, we encourage you to focus on cultivating the fruits of the Spirit in your life, which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities will make you truly beautiful in God's sight and in the sight of others.
God bless you.