Bible verses for anxiety before surgery
Waiting for surgery can bring a lot of fear, even when you trust your doctors. These verses are for the night before and the morning of.
The thought
“What if something goes wrong?”
The truth
You can be afraid and still trust God, who stays with you and works through the people caring for you.
Four verses for today
1Psalm 56:3
Read in contextWhen I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
The writer is honest that he's afraid, and he chooses to trust anyway.
2Isaiah 41:10
Read in contextDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
God tells His people not to fear because He's with them and will help them. It doesn't promise an easy outcome.
3John 14:27
Read in contextPeace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Jesus gives a peace that's different from the world's, and He says it plainly: don't let your heart be troubled.
4Psalm 121:2
Read in contextMy help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
The writer says his help comes from the Lord, who made everything. You can lean on Him while the doctors do their part.
Verses from the Berean Standard Bible.
A prayer
God, I'm scared about this surgery. Thank you for my doctors and nurses, and please give them skill and care. Be with me and my family, and give me peace whatever happens. Amen.