Surgery may be a frightening and anxiety-inducing process. Going under anesthesia and having your body cut open, whether for minor or extensive treatment, can be terrifying.
Many people seek solace and support from their faith during such times. For individuals undergoing surgery, Bible verses for surgery can be a source of bravery, hope, and inspiration.
Please make sure you are ready for surgery and know what to expect and how to handle it before you have it.
Bible Verses For Surgery
In this post, we’ll look at some of the most cheerful and consoling Bible verses for surgery that can offer consolation and inspiration during this trying time.
These verses give comfort in the knowledge that God is with them, keeping watch over them and working for their benefit.
They remind us that we are not alone and that religion can enable us to face and conquer our fears.
Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) – Do Not Be Anxious
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Joshua 1:9 (ESV) – Be Strong And Courageous
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) – Fear Not
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Luke 8:50 (ESV) – Do Not Fear
But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.”
Mark 11:24 – Ask In Prayer
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
James 5:15 (ESV) – The Prayer Of Faith
And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Mark 5:34 (ESV) – Be Healed Of Your Disease
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
Psalm 91:11(ESV) – Guard You In All Your Ways
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
3 John 1:2 (ESV) – Be In Good Health
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.
1 John 5:14-15 (ESV) – He Hears Us
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
Psalm 30:2 (ESV)
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
Psalm 147:3 (ESV)
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Jeremiah 30:17 (ESV)
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’
Psalm 56:3 (ESV)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Matthew 9:21(ESV)
For she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Psalm 41:3 (ESV)
The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
James 5:14 (ESV)
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Matthew 21:21 (ESV)
And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.
Matthew 7:7 (ESV)
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Exodus 23:25 (ESV)
You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you.
Psalm 139:13-15 (ESV)
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
1 Samuel 16:7 (ESV)
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
Exodus 15:26 (ESV)
Saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.”
Psalm For Safe Surgery
No matter how severe the operation is, having surgery can be a stressful and nervous moment for everyone.
Worrying and trepidation regarding the surgery’s unknowns and possible results are expected.
Many people seek solace and support from their faith during such trying times. Those suffering through difficult times will find knowledge, comfort, and inspiration in the Book of Psalms.
Psalm 16:1(ESV)
Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 25:20-21(ESV)
Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. 21 May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.
Psalm 25:20-21(ESV)
Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. 21 May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.
Psalms 121: 1-8 (NIV)
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Psalms 91:1-2 (NIV)
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 25:20-21 (NIV)
“Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.”
Psalm 46: 1, 7 (NIV)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Psalms 121: 1-8 (NIV)
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
Psalms 91:1-2 (NIV)
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 25:20-21 (NIV)
“Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.”
Psalm 46: 1, 7 (NIV)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Psalms 61:1-8 (NIV)
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Increase the days of the king’s life, his years for many generations. May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him. Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.”
Psalm 56: 1-4 (NIV)
“Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack. My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Psalm 57:1 (NIV)
“Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.”
Psalm 16:8-10 (NIV)
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.”
Psalm 23:4 (NIV)
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 34:17-18 (NIV)
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 27:5 (NIV)
“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.”
Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Bible Verses For Healing After Surgery
Surgery recovery can be a difficult and frequently painful procedure. It’s normal to want to recover quickly and entirely after having surgery.
Many look to their faith for solace, hope, and strength during this challenging time. Those recovering from surgery might get inspiration and support from Bible verses for healing after surgery.
These verses remind us that God is with us, preserving us and working for our best interests.
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 40:29 (ESV)
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 38:17 (ESV)
“Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.”
Isaiah 57:18-19 (ESV)
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
Psalm 6:2-4 (ESV)
“Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish.
Conclusion
These Bible verses can offer comfort and support while going through a challenging moment, whether you’re having minor or extensive surgery.
These verses remind us that God is with us, watching us and working for our best interests.
They assure that, even in trying circumstances, we may rely on God’s love and goodness. While we face the difficulties of surgery and rehabilitation, we can find peace, comfort, and strength by turning to these passages.
