Prayer request guide
How to write a prayer request for surgery
Simple words for asking a trusted person to pray before surgery, plus prompts for the days around it.
Start with the situation
Before surgery, a prayer request can name the fear without needing to explain every detail. You can ask for peace, skill for the medical team, recovery, and care for your family.
Short request
“I have surgery coming up. Would you pray for peace, skill for the medical team, and a good recovery?”
A more private version
“I am scared about the surgery and the recovery afterward. Please pray for steadiness, wise care, and strength for everyone helping me.”
What your prayer partner can pray for
- Pray for the medical team’s skill and attention.
- Pray for peace before the procedure.
- Pray for patience and support during recovery.
After you send the request
Let your prayer partner know when the surgery is over, then share the next part of the recovery when you are ready.
See the prayer request app