The Lord Is My Shepherd Coloring Page
Drawn for Childhood Bible Stories · Free for home & Sunday school use · Updated July 2026
The opening line of Psalm 23 — "The Lord is my shepherd" — in big bubble letters above a fluffy, smiling lamb standing in a meadow of daisies, with the shepherd's crook close beside it. A calm, comforting page that's just right before bedtime.
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Print tip:Use Ctrl+P or Cmd+P and select “Fit to page.” Standard 8.5×11 letter paper works best.
About this scene
Psalm 23 is the psalm parents reach for on hard nights, and its first line is the whole comfort in miniature: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." For a child, it means this — the same way a good shepherd watches every one of his sheep, God is watching over you. You will have what you need. You are not on your own.
The drawing tells it from the sheep's point of view. A fluffy little lamb stands happily in a meadow bursting with daisies, and right beside it — close enough to touch — leans the shepherd's crook. The shepherd himself isn't pictured, but his crook says he's never far away. Rolling hills stretch behind, a smiling sun looks down, and the words "The Lord is my shepherd" arc across the sky in soft bubble letters.
It's a quiet scene on purpose. This is a lovely page for winding down — color it together, then say the line once more as the lights go out.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
Coloring ideas for this page
- Leave the lamb's wool white and give it rosy pink cheeks, then color its little hooves brown.
- Make the shepherd's crook a warm wooden brown — it's the clue that the shepherd is close by.
- Fill the meadow with color: white daisies with yellow centers, green stems, and a few pink ones for variety.
- Color the bubble letters sky blue against a pale yellow sunset behind the hills.
What this page teaches
God cares for His children the way a shepherd cares for his sheep — guiding, protecting, and providing, so there is nothing to fear and nothing lacking. Psalm 23:1 gives children words for feeling safe in God's care.
Questions parents ask
Is this a good first Psalm for a child to learn by heart?
It's probably the best one. Psalm 23:1 is short, concrete, and comforting — one image, one promise. Let your child color the page while you repeat the line together a few times, then hang the finished picture where they'll see it at bedtime. Most children have it memorized within a day or two.
Why is there a crook but no shepherd in the picture?
That's the sweet part of the design — the scene is drawn from the sheep's point of view. The crook resting right beside the lamb shows the shepherd is close at hand even when you can't see him, which is exactly what the psalm is teaching about God.
What ages does this page suit?
Ages 3 to 9. The lamb, crook, and letters are big and thick-lined for little ones, while the field of daisies gives detail-loving older kids plenty to do.
Can I print copies for my Sunday school class?
Yes, print as many as you need. It works beautifully alongside any Psalm 23 or Good Shepherd lesson — and pairs naturally with our Lost Sheep coloring page for a two-week shepherd theme.
