Contemplative Coloring

Color Your Way Closer to God

WHAT IS CONTEMPLATIVE COLORING?

Contemplative coloring is an easy, fun, and practical way to release emotions and lean into Jesus. Making time to be with God—creating space to listen for His gentle whisper—nurtures a deeper relationship with Him through the colorful, contemplative practice of prayer coloring.

A Place to Begin

• WE ARE ALL CREATIVE. Each of us is made in the image of ourCreator God, who has woven creativity into our DNA.
• INTENTIONAL TIME: Choosing a specific time to be with God as we color will deepen our relationship with Him.
• KEEP SUPPLIES HANDY. Keeping coloring supplies and a Bible handy is a great reminder to set aside to be with God.
• INVITE GOD. 1 Samuel 3:10 is a powerful six-word prayer as we begin: Speak for your servant is listening.
• WORDS OF SCRIPTURE: Is a Bible verse included on the coloring page? If not, does a verse spring to mind? Consider including those words.
• UNIQUELY YOURS: Color in, on, or through lines (or add a few ofyour own), making the page uniquely yours.
• BLANK SPACES: Contemplative coloring is about our relationshipwith God. Blank spaces can be an intentional part of your design, or an invitation to return at another time.
• CONNECTING TO CREATION: If prayer feels difficult, think about the things in creation that are the same color (animals, plants, or objects), and thank God for each one that He brings to mind.
• CHOOSING COLORS: Colors can represent emotions, seasons of life, joy, blessings, difficult endings, and new beginnings. Adding a date can remind you why you chose gentle hues or a riot of colors.

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