Warning: None of the prayers in this article are intended to replace the need for professional medical monitoring, medical examinations, diagnoses or treatments. You should always consult your doctor and seek professional help.
Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the most heartbreaking moments of anyone’s life. This disease negatively affects the patient’s physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness as they strive to come to terms with it.
The impact is also significantly transferred to the close family members and friends who have to cope with the frustrations that cancer brings. All forms of cancer can be devastating as they often affect the major body systems like reproductive, circulatory, or nervous.
However, no cancer is greater than the power of God. Regardless of what form you’ve (or your loved one has) been diagnosed with, you can always pray to God through these seven beautiful prayers.
Before you start, save these prayers for someone going through a hard time.
1) Short Prayer for Someone Going into Surgery for Cancer
“All-powerful God,
Your Word says in Luke 18:27 that whatever seems impossible to man is possible with You. Today, I come before You praying for (mention their name), who is going into surgery for cancer.
Please may You walk before him/her and bless the doctors with the wisdom to perform this surgery. I pray that the outcome will be positive in the name of Jesus.
Thank You, Father. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
“You have cancer” has to be the most fearful and confusing statement in one’s life. The countless visits to the doctor, hours of radiation, and chemotherapy can turn around your general life and schedule.
Once you discover that your loved one has cancer and an upcoming surgery, the greatest thing you can do for them besides emotional and physical support is prayers.
The above prayer for someone going into cancer surgery is effective on any form of cancer.
Faith plays a substantial role during this anxiety-filled experience as it is what holds believers together.
As you press on, let this prayer be the source of hope for you and your loved one.
Also try these healing prayers for breast cancer.
2) Strength Prayer for Someone Going into Surgery
“Merciful God,
Thank You for protecting (mention their name) in this cancerous journey until now when he/she is waiting for the surgery. May You grant him/her the strength to navigate this devastating moment and hand over his/her worries to You.
Remind them that You are God, the Highest, and healing comes from You. Please be with him/her and renew his/her strength even after the surgery.
I ask this in Your precious name. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Whether major or minor, cancer surgeries can be scary and worrying. When your heart beats with confusion, this prayer gives you, the patient, doctors, and close ones the strength to stay calm and hopeful.
Although we may feel hopeless in expectation of surgery, we should never forget the power of prayer and God’s mercies for His children. He promises to take care of everything we need (Philippians 4:19), including the strength to endure surgery for cancer.
You can also extend your support beyond the prayers. For instance, sparing some time to be among the waiting crew while the surgery happens offers comfort and relieves anxiety.
3) Prayer for Successful Cancer Surgery
“God our Healer,
We bow before Your holy presence, bringing (mention their name) into Your healing hands. Lord, may You fill him/her with hope as he/she waits for the surgery and remind him/her to trust in You.
We pray that the surgery succeeds so he/she may live to testify Your goodness. Fill the surgeons and assistant doctors with immense wisdom to undertake the process with maximum care and perfection.
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10.
Indeed, you shouldn’t fear anything as a believer in God but believe in His power to transform worries into happiness.
This prayer allows us to rely on God as the only helper and comforter in need. It can also help to calm the nerves and anxiety of the patient and the entire family before the surgery.
Galatians 6:2 commands believers to bear each other’s burdens to fulfill the law of Christ. The scripture could, in this case, mean supporting a cancer patient and their family through prayers for surgery.
Also save these special prayers for a friend with cancer.
4) Prayer for Cancer Surgery to go Well
“Almighty Father,
We surrender our loved one, (mention their name), into Your able hands, asking You to help him/her during this critical surgery. While we cannot be with him/her during the surgery, we believe You will make the outcome successful.
May You bless the surgeons and doctors on duty today and help them perform the procedure successfully. Let us remember Your Word in 1 Peter 5:7 that if we cast all our anxieties, You care for us.
Thank You, God. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Whether you are looking for the right words to say before a cancer surgery or wish to keep the affected members hopeful, this prayer can be an ideal solution.
Research suggests that approximately 200 million people undergo surgeries every year, even if they aren’t cancer-related.
But no matter the numbers, God is always by our side, and you don’t have to fear anything. Accompanying the prayer for cancer surgery to go well can be accompanied by various scriptures to enhance faith and trust in God.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3.
5) Prayer to Give Hope to Cancer Patient
“Dear God,
May Your name be glorified! We are before You today for (mention their name). Lord, may You give him/her hope as he/she battles this fearful condition.
Fill him/her with comfort and peace of mind, and make him/her aware of Your presence in the treatment process. We believe no cancer is great before Your Kingdom and our loved one will be healed in Your name.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
We can quickly lose hope when our loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, not to forget how deeply disturbed they could be. While you may feel powerless to help at this moment, you should remember that they can be healed through your prayers.
Therefore, instead of feeling discouraged, it’s best to embark on deep prayers for their hope, comfort, peace, and healing. You can pray with them whenever you visit, over the phone, or silently; God answers all prayers.
I believe you should also try these recovery prayers for someone in the hospital.
6) Prayer to Give Strength and Energy to a Cancer Patient
“Omnipresent God,
Praise be to Your holy name! We are before You today, bringing (mention their name) before Your presence.
Father, may You grant him/her the strength and energy he/she needs to navigate this disheartening condition.
May You wrap Your loving arms around him/her to comfort him/her in this anxiety. We pray that You bring him/her peace of mind and fill his/her heart with love and courage.
In Jesus’ name, we pray and believe. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
There are different ways to uplift cancer patients and facilitate their healing, the greatest being prayers. If you have a loved one fighting cancer, it’s essential to pray for their strength and energy to fight the dreadful disease.
Another way to uplift your loved one who has cancer (that many often forget) is by respecting their boundaries. When someone is ailing from a significant disease like cancer, they may prefer maximum privacy until they’re fully healed.
As a friend/family, you should seek to understand their boundaries and honor them.
7) Miracle Prayer for Someone Going into Surgery for Cancer
“O, my Lord and Savior,
We are before You with great faith like Abraham’s, interceding for our beloved (mention their name), who is going into surgery for cancer. Mighty One, may You go before him/her and clear any obstructions against this procedure.
We pray for physical, spiritual, and emotional strength to the patient, surgeons, and doctors throughout the surgery and beyond. May You watch over everyone else undergoing cancer surgery today.
We pray in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Cancer treatments, especially surgeries, can be delicate and overwhelming. The above prayer can be the miracle your loved one has been waiting for.
The devastation that comes with being diagnosed with cancer can also quickly decrease the patient’s hope for healing. Be confident to reinforce their faith in God amid these frustrations with several scriptures.
Read to or send them Joshua 1:9, which reminds believers to be strong and courageous, even when faced with profound challenges like cancer surgery. God will always be with them wherever they go.
“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.” — Joshua 1:9.
Read these prayers for someone dying of cancer (to help with faith).
Will These Prayers Calm the Person?
Prayers are the most powerful tool to bring calmness to someone going into surgery for cancer. Therefore, as you pray, you should believe that God, who is compassionate and caring, will calm your loved one during this difficult time.
The impact of these prayers goes beyond providing comfort to strengthening, protecting from other complications, and, above all, healing the person.
Should I Pray These Prayers Before Surgery?
While you can say these prayers when you learn that your loved one has an upcoming cancer surgery, saying them right before the procedure would be more effective.
During this moment, everyone, especially the patient and their closest family members, is more worried and anxious. Your prayers can calm and strengthen them as you prepare for the procedure.
Never Stop Praying
Prayers can be the source of strength and hope for anyone undergoing surgery for any disease. Hopefully, the above ones will be beneficial as you intercede for someone going into cancer surgery.
Nevertheless, it’s essential to remember that you shouldn’t use these prayers as a replacement for physical support. It would help if you strived to be physically present amidst these hard times to uplift and encourage the patient.
