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Pray these calming prayers before surgery to calm your fears, ask God’s guidance for the doctors and nurses, and for healing & recovery.
Going through surgery, big or small, can be scary. It’s normal to feel anxious during times like these. But here’s something that can help brighten things up: prayer. Just taking a moment to seek God’s help can bring so much comfort to both our anxious minds when we’re getting ready for a tough operation.
If you need some prayer inspiration, these prayers will help you to thank God for the capabilities offered by modern medicine and ask for a successful surgery with speedy healing and recovery. You can use these prayers before surgery for yourself or to share with a family member and friends.
These prayers are for those who are about to undergo surgery or have already had it, for a successful procedure, recovery, and restoration, as well as for the doctors. I hope that these prayers bring you comfort and peace.
1. Prayer Before Surgery
“I am the Lord who heals you.” – Exodus 15:26
Dear Heavenly Father,
As I come before you today, I’m reminded that You’re not just seeking popular prayers with all the fancy stuff or big words. So here I am, pouring out my heart, knowing that You hear every word, eagerly waiting for each whisper.
You know everything about me – the good, the bad, and the downright scary stuff. So thanks for always being there, especially when things get tough.
As I gear up for this upcoming surgery, I’m leaning on You as my ultimate Healer. Your love has already given me so much strength and peace, even in the midst of this illness. You amaze me because it’s like I’m wrapped in this unwavering love blanket that never lets me go every step of the way.
Holy Spirit, fill me with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. I place my trust in Your healing touch, knowing that You are the source of all restoration and renewal. May God’s promises, deeply rooted in my heart, remind me that you can turn the impossible into possible during the operation.
Dear Lord, be my provider and sustainer so that I don’t have to worry about anything. Let Your will be done in all of this – I know You’ve got a plan, even when I can’t see it.
So Lord, hold my hand as I enter the surgery room. Guide me through each moment, calm my fears (and my loved ones who will be praying and waiting for me), and grant supernatural wisdom to the medical team assigned to me.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.
2. Prayer for Anxiety Before Surgery
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6
Dear God,
I have a surgery scheduled today that makes me nervous and terrified. I pray for Your protection as I go into the operating room and the doctors operate on my body. Please direct the surgeon’s hand as they carry out the task at hand. O God, my Great Physician, give them discernment in all of their decisions and help me to lean on You for support. As I enter the doctor’s office today, help me to experience Your comforting presence there. As You have promised, be by my side. I know that I can be confident in Your promise to never leave or forsake me. I place my anxious heart in your loving hands.
Even after the surgery, I pray that You would guide me through my healing. May the result be in perfect harmony with Your plan for me.
You said in Your Word, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of God; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven.” Let Your divine authority take charge in the operating room, ushering in healing and restoration!
No, I won’t give in to this anxiety. Our weapons aren’t like the ones everyone else uses, they’re special. They’ve got this divine power to knock down all those things that try to mess with us. We can bust up arguments and kick out any ideas that don’t line up with what You say. It’s like we’re rounding up all our thoughts and making them behave, just like You want them to.
So, when I pray like this… yes, this powerful prayer, it’s like I’m getting Your Word first before the manifestation in the physical realm. So there’s no more room for anxious hearts, just a faith-filled room full of miracles! I surrender my worries to You, knowing that Your power transcends all fear.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
3. Prayer for a Friend Before Surgery
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” – Ephesians 6:18
Lord,
I pray for my dear friend during this time of need. Thank You for his/her presence in my life. Though this is an anxious time for him/her, I pray that Your divine intervention would give them Your supernatural peace throughout the whole procedure. Help us to submit to Your will, regardless of what happens.
Please, in your infinite love, wrap my friend in your gentle and loving arms. Let them feel your presence deeply, filling them with peace and reassurance. Ease their anxiety and calm their fears as they face the unknown.
As we come together in this beautiful prayer, may their healing be expedient and their faith in You even stronger.
In Christ Jesus name, I pray, amen.
4. Prayer for Successful Surgery
“Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved,
for you are the one I praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14
Father in Heaven,
Today, I place my life in Your hands as I prepare for surgery. I ask for Your guidance and presence with the medical staff who will be attending to me. Grant them wisdom and skill as they perform this surgical procedure.
As I lay on the operating table, I pray for the surgical team surrounding me. Let the hands of the surgeons be instruments of healing, and may the medical team work together in harmony. Let their hands be skilled and steady, guided by your divine plan for my healing.
Lord, I trust in your guardian angels to watch over me during this medical procedure. May your tangible presence be felt in the surgical suite.
I ask for a successful outcome and a quick recovery. May this be a major event in my life, remembered forever as a testimony to your faithfulness.
Furthermore, Lord, I lift up the surgeon’s prayers. May they be filled with trust in your guidance and confidence in their abilities.
In Jesus’ matchless name, amen.
5. Prayer for Spouse Before Surgery
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health,
as it goes well with your soul. – 3 John 1:2
Lord,
Thank You for entrusting me with my spouse. I am grateful that I get to walk through life with them in both sickness and health. I am grateful for the gift of their presence. As we face this challenging time, I come to You in prayer, knowing that You hear me always.
God of hope, if it aligns with Your will, I ask for a successful outcome for my husband’s/wife’s surgery. May Your healing power be evident throughout the procedure.
I ask for Your blessing upon the hands of the surgeon. Grant wisdom and understanding to the doctors and nurses attending to him/her. Please calm my anxiety and grant me the courage to find peace in Your promises.
Please give me endurance and patience as I assist my husband/wife in his/her recovery from this operation. May this strengthen our bond and enable us to emerge from it with a deeper faith.
I offer this short prayer, entrusting our daily life to You—the One who never fails us!
In the name of Jesus, I pray, amen.
6. Prayer to Surrender Before Surgery
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
Gracious Father,
I believe in the power of prayer and I put my faith in Your promises as I prepare for surgery. Help me not to rely simply on modern medicine, but to know that the outcome of my surgery is ultimately up to You. As I step into the operation room, I pray that You would go before me and protect me.
Please rid me of any anxious thoughts that stir up doubt or fear inside of me. Your Word says that You keep in perfect peace the mind that is stayed on You. Please help me to keep my eyes on You throughout this procedure. I pray that You will be with my doctors as to work to bring me back to restoration.
God, I know that the best way to demonstrate my surrender is to find rest in Your presence. I lay down while clinging to Your gracious guiding hand that guides me through the darkest of times and into fresh, hopeful seasons.
I am confident that You, as my guiding light, will be there for me in my hour of need and that Your compassion, mercy, and grace will keep me safe.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
7. Prayer for Your Child Before Surgery
Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders
through the name of your holy servant Jesus. – Acts 4:30
Abba Father,
Just as You are a present parent to me, I pray that You will help me be present for my child during this time. As he/she is getting ready for surgery, I commit them into Your hands. I let go of my own control, and rest the outcome in You and Your will. I sincerely appreciate all the good times we have had together and the joy they have brought into my life. They are a gift that You
knew I needed. Though I will be away from them for a little while, I know that You are near. Please look after them during their operation.
Heal their ailments and direct the hands of the doctor and nurse to perform their duties well. Help my child sense Your presence and not be fearful when they are left alone in a strange room with strangers.
May my child strongly feel the extensions of Your healing hand throughout the procedure, experiencing the supernatural effect of our healing prayers (yes, the ones we declared together before the surgery!). Loving Father, let Your miraculous healing power overflow inside that room to accomplish its mission: a complete recovery for my child.
Keep an eye on them, guard them, and keep them healthy. Let their recovery go quickly and without any more problems. We are grateful to You, Lord, for being with us now and always.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
8. Prayer Of Thanksgiving After Surgery
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise:
be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. – Psalm 100:4
Almighty God,
I am grateful for the successful operation. I was worried when I went in, but I am thankful for how You kept me throughout my procedure and saw me through. Please help me to rest in Your ever-present presence, and to take the time I need to recover during the recovery process.
Help me to release all my worries and alleviate any remaining tension. Just as I did before my surgery, I pray that You would assist me in placing my trust in You. Keep me safe from harm and guide me to be careful and cautious as I heal, O Eternal God. With grateful hearts, we lift this prayer in Your Holy Name, trusting in Your power to bring about a successful outcome.
Thank You for sustaining my life and blessing me with grace. I praise Your name, Lord!
Amen.
9. Prayer for Surgery Recovery
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8
Father God,
I can’t thank You enough for being with me throughout my operation. Thank You for the skilled surgeons, medical professionals, and nurses who have taken care of me cared for me during this time.
I pray for Your blessings upon their work and guidance as they assist others in situations similar to mine. You have been my constant support, Lord, guiding me every step of the way.
As I continue in this healing process, I ask for Your hand of blessing upon my successful recovery. Grant me good health and a speedy recovery so that I may return to a normal life where every movement is a gift.
In this stressful time, I find comfort in Your presence as my Divine Healer and source of strength. May Your love and truth surround me, providing relaxation and healing each moment of the day. I place my faith in You for quick healing.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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