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A Prayer Before Surgery
In the anxious hours before an operation, a prayer to steady the heart and place body and outcome in God's care.
Father, I place myself in Your hands, and in Yours alone.
Steady my heart and calm my fear.
Guide the hands of the doctors and nurses; give them skill and care.
Bring healing, and let me wake to Your mercy.
Whatever comes, I trust You. Amen.
“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
Psalm 41:3
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On The Living Bread you can ask the family of God to pray for you and watch prayers be answered, or pray for someone else who needs it today. It is free, and you are welcome exactly as you are.
This prayer at a glance
| Prayer for | Before Surgery |
|---|---|
| Lines to pray | 5 |
| Anchored in | Psalm 41:3 |
| Time to pray it | about a minute, slowly |
| Related prayers | 4 |
Questions people ask
What Scripture is a prayer before surgery built on?
It rests on Psalm 41:3. The prayer above is written in plain words around that passage, and the verse is quoted from the stored text, not from memory.
What if I have no words to pray before surgery?
Start with the first line of the prayer above and stop there if that is all you can say. God hears the first honest sentence. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray with you and for you.
Can I pray this for someone else?
Yes. Change the first person to their name and pray the same lines for them. Praying for others is part of loving one another, and you can ask the family of God to join you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Before Surgery is hidden from you. We bring you before surgery, healing, a sick loved one. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Pray the lines above once today, out loud if you can, and read Psalm 41:3 in your own Bible.
- Tell one trusted person that you are praying about before surgery, and ask them to pray with you.
- Write down one thing you notice this week, so that you can thank God by name when it comes.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
