Colouring the Word of God

 

Have you ever seen adult colouring books in book stores and wondered:

• Why are adults buying colouring books for themselves?
• What is the difference between colouring books for adults and kids?
• What are the highlights of colouring books for Christians?

Let's explore the joys and benefits of colouring:

Why are adults buying colouring books for themselves?

Some people like to colour to unwind after a busy day as it is easy to do, not time-consuming and does not involve staring at a screen. Others like it because it is an art hobby that does not require any artistic talent to create something beautiful. And for many, it is nostalgic and good for mental health wellness – a calming way to ease stress and revive their inner child.

What is the difference between colouring books for adults and kids?

Colouring books for kids usually have fairly simple designs or cartoon characters, while those for adults feature more elaborate designs, patterns, drawings and letterings.

How does colouring benefit us?

Research has shown that colouring helps to reduce stress and anxiety. As you select colours and concentrate on colouring inside the lines, you train your mind to focus on the moment and spend less time thinking about the things that make you anxious.

It is also a therapeutic tool for seniors, dementia patients and nursing home residents as it can help them to reduce boredom, improve their eye-hand coordination, keep their brains active, and revive childhood memories. 

Blending art with faith

What are the highlights of Christian colouring books?

Christian colouring books have themes based on God, the Bible and the Christian faith. The drawings may include illustrations related to Bible stories and God's creation; words from Scripture verses, inspirational quotes, prayers or hymns.

How can Christian colouring books benefit believers?

While all colouring books aim to help you calm down and express your creativity, Christian colouring books can also help you to:

1. Meditate and read God's Word in a new light

As you spend time colouring Bible verses and meditating on their meaning, you may gain a new perspective on the words. It can also spark joy in memorising Scripture as you make the designs come alive with your colours.

2. Enrich your devotional time

Just like journalling, you can combine your personal worship with creative expression as you colour the designs related to God's promises and reflect on His goodness.

3. Bless someone with a meaningful message

After you finish colouring, use your artwork to share God's Word or encourage someone. You can:

• scan or take a photo of it to post on social media
• frame or laminate it as an inspirational decoration or gift

4. Introduce others to the joy of colouring

You may gift a Christian colouring book to someone who:

• needs some downtime
• is going through times of stress or anxiety
• has retired
• is recovering from an illness 

How can I make the most out of my colouring?

Here are some tips:

• Find a colouring book that meets your needs.
• Choose any colouring medium that you like, such as coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens or markers.
• Plan a regular colouring time, e.g. colour in the morning or before you sleep. It is a healthy habit physically and spiritually, as you can detox from your digital device, boost your creativity, and meditate on God's Word.

Christian colouring books for adults

Here are five types of Christian colouring resources you can explore:

1. Colouring Books

These books are filled with a variety of intricate designs, reflective Scripture verses and inspirational quotes for you to colour. Most are printed on one side on perforated pages for easy removal and display.

Be Still & Know: Coloring Book With Scripture Verses From Psalms

Beauty In The Bible Color Book 3

Color The Promises Of God

Color The Words Of Jesus

For The Beauty Of The Earth: A Coloring Book to Celebrate the Wonder of Creation

I Know The Plans I Have For You: Coloring Book for Adults

My Favorite KJV Verses To Color

Surprised By Joy: An Inspirational Coloring Book

2. Colouring Devotionals & Journals

  

Don't just read your daily devotions from your mobile phone. Use these as companions to your quiet time with God by colouring the Scripture verses, quotes and illustrations.

Inspire Worship: 100 Devotions For Coloring And Creative Journaling

My Coloring Prayer Journal

 

3. Colouring Bibles

Want to personalise your Bible with your creativity? There are Bibles you can colour in too! These unique Bibles have hundreds of beautiful illustrations and letterings for you to fill with colour while feeding on God's Word:

NLT Inspire Bible

NLT Inspire Bible – Large Print Edition: The Bible for Coloring & Creative Journaling

Message Canvas Bible: Coloring and Journaling the Story of God

 

 

4. Colouring Books of the Bible

 

If colouring the whole Bible seems too daunting, you can choose to colour particular books of the Bible:

Inspire Proverbs

Inspire Matthew & Mark

Inspire Acts & Romans

Inspire 1 Timothy–Revelation

5. Colouring Cards

 

Perhaps you like bite-size designs that are short and sweet? These handy sets of colouring cards will make lovely bookmarks or notes to encourage yourself or bless someone:

Colorful Blessings: Coloring Cards

Creative Expressions: Coloring Cards

Faith Hope Love: Coloring Cards

Proverbs In Color: Coloring Cards

Psalms In Color: Coloring Cards

The Word In Color: Coloring Cards

Give colouring a try. Include it in your daily walk with God to rekindle your sense of wonder in reflecting on His Word in a creative way.

If you are looking for Christian colouring books for all ages, you can check out our resources here or visit us at our Cru Centre showroom. We will be most glad to assist you in the process of finding ways of learning God’s Word for you or your loved ones.

Cru Media Ministry is the trusted Christian bookstore in Singapore. We develop and publish Christian reading and multimedia materials to provide resources to individuals for their spiritual needs, including Bibles in both English and Chinese, as well as Children’s Bibles.

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