Whether minor or major, surgery can be scary and filled with anxiety. When the ache of the unknown looms in front of us as we place our lives in the hands of surgeons, prayer gives peace to our hearts and physically tired bodies. Use these prayers for surgery for yourself or friends and family. Praise God for modern medicine's ability and petition for a successful surgery with quick healing and recovery.
Trusting God During Surgery
“God will take care of everything you need.” (Philippians 4:19 The Message) How do we trust that God will take care of us as He does the birds and the trees? Believing God’s Word will fan the flame of our faith as we live it out in hard circumstances. How can Christians pray before surgery?
We can ask for God's protection and safety - both physically and mentally against harm and pain. We can petition the Lord to direct the hands of the surgeons and doctors and to give them wisdom. We can claim God's promises to be with us as we go through surgery.
A Prayer for Before Surgery
This is a beautiful prayer to thank God for his guidance and to trust in Him as you go into surgery:
"Father, praise You for this life. As we prepare for surgery on the body You have given us, many things flow into our minds and out of our hearts as we lie in wait. You reassure us in Exodus 15:26: “I am the Lord who heals you.”
We have an end picture in our minds as to what “healed” looks like for us, and we desperately look to You for assurance that our lives and our pain will be healed. You are above all, see all, know all, and can heal all. When Jesus walked the earth, He healed by the touch of His hand and the sound of His voice. We pray to feel Your healing hand upon us, Lord, and hear Your voice of peace and tranquility boom over the loud pain that throbs through our minds and bodies.
Thank You for a life that is valuable to us and to those around us. We are worth enough to worry about and thankful enough for the life we’ve been blessed with on this earth to covet our return to it and full restoration of it. With grateful hearts, we come to You in praise for the gift of being able to trod this earth and experience Your love.
Forgive us, Father, for doubting our purpose on earth. We confess just how often we run from what You are calling us to do because we feel it is too hard. And now, as we await the outcome of surgery, we feel compelled to reach back and grab every opportunity that has ever passed us by to walk behind Your Son in pursuit of Your will for our lives. Please forgive our disobedience and lack of respect for Your timing and Your plans. Help us to place our current and future ambitions on bringing Your glory and the love of Your Son to all who know us.
Father, we trust You with our lives. For You promise us: “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” (Psalm 30:2). Bless the surgeons and medical staff that will operate on us. Be with them and equip them to be extensions of Your healing hand. Remain present with me, Lord, even when I fall asleep from the pain medication. Help me to feel Your presence and remember that You are always with me. Never leaving. Always faithful. Loving me more than I’m capable of understanding.
And now for the hardest part: Truly trusting the outcome of my life in Your hands. For it’s when our plans for healing don’t look the same as Yours that we become frustrated, and faith threatens to pull out of our hearts. Doubt can seep through the cracks in unexpected circumstances. In those moments, Lord Jesus, strengthen us to remember You. Your ways are not our ways because only You can claim true love for us. Only You know what is perfect and just in the daily happenings of our lives. Our time here is so fleeting, but our belief in You, Jesus, sets us apart and ensures our life everlasting. Pain-free and full of peace.
Help us to hold on to that belief. To hold onto You. As we travel this road of uncertainty, send Your Holy Spirit to inspire our heart’s memory of Your sweet words of promise. Help us to recall and repeat the promises You have given us through Your Word. Be with our families and friends as they worry and wonder what the outcome will be. Inspire Your love in their hearts and assure them that my life is in Your hands.
Father, let all who know me witness my peace in this process and know that it is from You. Thank You for life, God. Bless and heal me today through this surgery. Whether You bring me through these ailments to restore me upright on this earth or take me through to You, I trust You… today and always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Prayer for a Loved One Before Surgery
Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up [Loved One's Name] to You as they enter surgery. Wrap them in Your loving embrace, shielding them with Your protective wings. Grant them a calm heart and a peaceful mind. May Your presence be felt by the medical team, guiding their hands with skill and wisdom. In this moment of uncertainty, may Your peace that surpasses all understanding wash over [Loved One's Name], and may they feel comforted by Your unwavering love. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer for Healing and Restoration
We serve a powerful God who can provide complete physical healing. Ask him for his healing hand over your surgery and those you love.
Lord, your Word speaks promises of healing and restoration, and I thank you for the miracles you still perform today. Today, I claim those promises over my friend. I believe in the healing power of faith and prayer and ask you to begin your mighty work in my friend's life. Please reach down and surround my friend with supernatural peace and strength and give them the faith to believe that all things are possible for you. Protect them from Satan's lies and discouragement, and let their miraculous healing begin. Amen.
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Prayer Before and During Operation
Heavenly Father, We come to You with hearts full of trust, submitting to Your will in this moment. As [Name] prepares for this operation, we place everything in Your hands, knowing You are the ultimate Healer and Protector. Guide the hands of the surgeons and medical team with skill and precision, and let this procedure be successful with no problems or long-term complications. Pour out the power of Christ to give us the grace, strength, and faith we need during this time. Calm any fears and fill us with Your peace, reminding us that You are in control. Surround [Name] with Your guardian angels to carefully watch over and protect them throughout the entire operation. Lord, we trust in Your love and healing power, knowing You are with us now and always. Thank You for being our refuge and strength in every situation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for Loved One Undergoing Surgery
"Lord, I come before you today. I need your healing power to heal my loved one - that they may recover from a successful surgery. I beg for your mercy, oh Lord, to give them the patience and endurance to surpass all their pain right now. I pray to you, most gracious and almighty God, that she may get better and will be back on his normal life. In your name, I pray amen."
Prayer for Strength and Recovery
There is often a long, painful healing journey after surgery. Pray this prayer to seek God's strength in the months after surgery.
"Father, I want to thank you that [insert name] has had her operation, and all went so successfully. I want to thank you for such perfect timing that only you could have worked out so meticulously. Lord I pray that you will really comfort her in the days ahead as she copes with the pain of surgery. Heal her Lord. Please comfort her and bring her peace. Soothe her when he is distressed, and let her get sound sleep; healing sleep. I ask all these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen."
Prayer for Spouse's Surgery
A spouse's surgery can create many anxious thoughts and worries. Take your fears to God and ask for His peace.
"Lord, please let it be your will that my husband's surgery at this moment will be successful. Bless and guide the surgeon's hands. Give wisdom and understanding to the team who is watching over him. May they be given supernatural strength and knowledge.
Lord, calm my nerves and help me to relax in your peace confidently. May I trust in your plan - a plan that is for a good future! Give me strength and patience in the coming day as I help my husband recover from this surgery. Grow our relationship through this, and may we come out of it with a stronger faith. In Jesus' name, amen."
Prayer Before Surgery for a Friend
"Dear Heavenly Father, Today, I lift up my friend [Name] to You as they prepare for surgery. Lord, I pray they would feel Your peace surrounding them in this very moment, calming their fears and easing their anxieties. Remind them that they are not walking into that operating room alone—You are with them every step of the way.
Father, let [Name] rest in Your peace and lean fully on Your strength. Guide the hands of the surgeons and medical team with wisdom and precision, and bless their efforts with a successful outcome. Protect [Name] during the procedure and fill their heart with the assurance that they are held in Your loving care.
Help them to trust in Your goodness and love, even in moments of uncertainty. May Your presence bring comfort and hope, and may this time be a testimony of Your faithfulness and grace. Lord, I also pray for a smooth recovery—renew their strength day by day and surround them with support and encouragement from loved ones. Help me to be a good friend and to be able to meet their physical and emotional needs during this time.
Thank You, Father, for being our refuge, our healer, and the One who holds all things in His hands. I trust You with [Name] and know that You are in control. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer for Healing Power
"Father God, many of us need healing. I need healing for past hurts, random physical pains that I allow to waylay my days and Spiritual healing for various reasons. I reach up to You to receive this healing so that I may be whole and be able to minister to others in a way that brings You fullness of glory. How wonderful to be able to worship You without stain or blemish and to be totally healed. Show others Your healing power so that they may also be healed and walk in wholeness. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen!" - Dawn Mast
Prayer to Receive Healing
"Dear God, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I reach forward today, touch the hem of Your garment, and receive my healing. Yes, I want to get well. Give me the faith to walk in freedom and victory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen." - Sharon Jaynes
A Prayer for a Miracle
Our God still performs miracles. Call upon Him before your surgery and have faith expectant in His power!
"Lord, Jesus, here I am again, asking You to do what only You can do in my life. Scripture tells me that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are the God who performs miracles! So do a miracle in me! Heal me through and through! Deliver me from my tendency toward anxiety and worry. Show me how You fight for me. Give me a vision of what a healthy me looks like, and help me to go after that girl with tenacity and purpose. Take my efforts and multiply them, Lord. My soul waits for You to do what only You can do. I love You, Lord. Amen." - Susie Larson
Prayer for the Sick: Health of Mind and Body
Almighty God,
You know that many great dangers surround us,
and because of our human frailty
we cannot withstand them.
Give us health of mind and body
so that we who suffer under sin
may overcome and win the victory in you;
Through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: Gregorian Sacramentary, 8th Century
Prayer for During Surgery and while Hospitalized
Use this prayer when someone faces surgery and is required to be hospitalized. Pray that the time will be fruitful, that healing will come, and that God will lead the person through a safe and successful surgery.
Gracious Father,
All health and healing are gifts from your hand.
We pray for {Name},
Give his/her doctors and nurses the wisdom and skill
as they work for his/her healing.
While he/she waits and faces many unknowns,
Calm all doubts and fears with the Word of Your promise
that nothing can separate us from your love
that is ours in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:39).
Speed {Name}’s healing if it is your will,
and give him/her an extra measure of patience
as he/she waits for you to work all these things for his/her good (Romans 8:28);
through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Paul C. Stratman
Short Prayers for Surgery
When you’re preparing for surgery or on the way to the hospital, it can be hard to find the time or focus for a long prayer. But the beauty of prayer is that it doesn’t have to be lengthy or elaborate for God to hear you. Even a few heartfelt words can connect you to His peace and presence in the midst of uncertainty.
Here are some short, powerful prayers you can say when time feels limited, or your heart is too overwhelmed to find the right words. Whether whispered in the car or spoken in a quiet moment before the operation, these prayers invite God’s protection, comfort, and strength into your day. Remember, He is always near, ready to hear the cries of your heart.
Prayer for Healing
Heavenly Father, we bring [name] before You and ask for Your healing hand to be upon them. Bless the surgeons, nurses, and all involved with wisdom and precision as they carry out this procedure. Surround [name] with Your peace and bring comfort to their heart, reminding them of Your constant care. We trust in Your mercy and the power of Your healing. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus, we ask for Your peace to calm [name] as they prepare for surgery. Let Your presence fill the room and bring a sense of comfort and assurance. Guide the medical staff with steady hands and sharp minds, and remind [name] that You are in control. May Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard their heart. In Your holy name, Amen.
Prayer for Strength
Gracious Lord, we lift up [name] to You and ask for strength to sustain them through this surgery. Grant them courage to face the unknown and faith to trust in Your perfect plan. Fill their heart with hope and surround them with the love and care of those who support them. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Prayer for the Medical Team
Father in Heaven, we pray for the medical team entrusted with [name]’s care. Grant them wisdom, precision, and calm focus as they perform this surgery. Bless their hands to bring healing, and may their actions be guided by Your presence. Let Your peace and wisdom lead every decision. In Jesus’ name, we ask for a safe and successful procedure. Amen.
Prayer for Recovery
Lord, we entrust [name]’s recovery into Your loving hands. May Your healing touch bring complete restoration to their body and strength to their spirit. Grant them patience during this time of healing and resilience to overcome any challenges. Thank You for Your unwavering faithfulness and mercy. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayer for Family and Friends
Heavenly Father, we lift up the family and friends of [name] during this time. Bring them Your peace and calm any anxieties they may feel. Strengthen them to provide support and encouragement, and let Your love unite them as they wait and pray. May they find hope and rest in Your presence. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayer for Myself
Dear Lord, as I approach this surgery, I surrender my fears and place my trust in You. Be with the medical team—guide their skills and decisions—and surround me with Your peace and protection. Fill my heart with courage and remind me of Your constant love and care. Thank You for being with me every step of the way. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Bible Verses for Encouragement in Surgery
Scripture points us back to the promise of God's love and care in our lives. Read these comforting Bible verses when you or someone you love is facing surgery. Be reminded to surrender your worries to God in exchange for His supernatural peace.
You can also write these Bible verses on a card to encourage someone who is going into surgery. It's important to keep these reminders at the forefront of our minds when it's so easy to be anxious.
:Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me." - Psalm 30:2
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." - Isaiah 40:29
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
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