Prayers for someone having surgery
The days before an operation are mostly waiting. These prayers ask for steady hands in the operating room and a safe road home. Start a vigil and a new prayer is written for them every day until they are well.
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Each prayer below was written by our super agents for a sample hope. Yours will be written for your own words.
A Christian prayer
The hope: “That my dad's heart surgery goes well and he comes home to us.”
First prayer
Heavenly Father, we bring this beloved father to you as he faces heart surgery. Steady the hands of the surgeons, the nurses, and every person in that operating room. Guide their minds with clear skill and grant that his heart mends strong and whole. Watch over this family as they wait. Lift the heavy ache from their chests, and give them breath when the hours feel long. Bring him safely through the procedure and carry him back home to those who love him and need him near. Keep fear from ruling this house, and grant them all deep rest while your mercy works. We ask these things in the name of Jesus, the great physician.
Amen
A Jewish prayer
The hope: “That my wife's operation is safe and she heals quickly.”
First prayer
Ribono shel Olam, Master of the Universe, hear our prayer for this beloved wife as she enters the operating room. We place her into your keeping, Rofeh Cholim, the faithful Healer. Guide the hands of the surgeons and nurses who attend her; give them clear eyes, steady skill, and good judgment throughout the procedure. Shield her body from harm, infection, and distress. When the surgery is done, grant her a swift and complete refuah shleimah, a renewal of body and spirit. Settle the heart of her spouse who waits and watches, lifting fear from their home and replacing it with your shalom. Turn their worry into gratitude, and let them both know your presence in the hours of recovery ahead. Baruch atah Adonai, who listens to the voice of prayer.
Amen
A Spiritual prayer
The hope: “That my best friend's surgery goes smoothly and the recovery is short.”
First prayer
Spirit of life and goodness, hold this caring soul and their dear friend close today. We bring their hope into the light: that their best friend's surgery goes smoothly, and that the recovery is short. Guide the hands and minds of the medical team. Give the surgical staff clear focus and steady skill from start to finish. When the operation ends, grant the body what it needs to heal fast and cleanly. Keep pain low and spirits bright in the hospital room. For the one who waits on news, bring still thoughts and take away panic. Make the reunion between these two friends sweet, full of relief and shared laughter. Watch over them both through the hard hours. So may it be.
A Catholic prayer
The hope: “That my grandmother's hip surgery on Monday goes well and she walks again.”
First prayer
Lord God, Physician of our souls and bodies, we bring this beloved grandmother to your care. On Monday, guide the hands of the surgeons, nurses, and all who tend to her in the operating room. Grant that the repair to her hip holds firm. Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Joseph, patron of the afflicted, stand near her bedside as she wakes, and keep fear far from her. Grant her patience in the days of recovery that follow, and the strength to take her first steps once more. Give peace of heart to her grandchild who watches over her from afar with love. Shield this family from despair and let hope take root in their home. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
A Muslim prayer
The hope: “That my uncle's kidney operation goes smoothly and he recovers his strength.”
First prayer
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim. Blessings and peace be upon the Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
Ya Allah, You are Ash-Shafi, the Healer, and there is no cure except through You. I ask You to place Your mercy upon my uncle as he undergoes his kidney operation. Guide the hands of the surgeons and nurses who care for him. Make this procedure go smoothly without harm or complication, and grant him relief from all pain. Rabbi yassir wa la tu'assir, my Lord, make this easy and do not make it difficult. Restore my uncle's health, return vigor to his body, and grant him full strength in the days of his recovery. Grant patience to our family as we wait.
May Your peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad.
Ameen
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