Just before and during surgery for yourself or a loved one – can bring about many emotions. It leaves us feeling discomfort, anxious, or worried. And sitting in that discomfort, anxiety, or worry can feel like a never-ending amount of time. This stress can be decreased by talking to God during this time, which will be helpful – to give Him the burdens on our hearts and minds and do our best to trust His plan. Here are some Bible verses to talk to God and relax in this situation.
Joshua 1:7-9
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalms 34:9
Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.
Psalms 62:5-8
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Psalms 91:2
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Isaiah 12:2
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
Jerem 1:8
“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.
Jerem 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
John 6:20
But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
John 6:35
Jesus is the bread of life. “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst”.
John 8:12
Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”.
John 10:9
Jesus says, “I am the door”. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture”.