Free Jeremiah 29:11 Colouring Page – Future & Hope for Kids

Description

This printable colouring page highlights the well-known verse Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This worksheet provides a meaningful, creative activity for children to reflect on the idea that God has good plans for them—even through difficult times. It’s ideal for Sunday School, homeschool, children’s ministry, or faith-based art time.

What’s inside

On this colouring sheet children will find:

• Large bold text of the main phrase: “FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU. Jeremiah 29:11” — easy for younger children to read and colour.

• A graphic depicting hands lifting a heart toward a rising sun (symbolising hope, future, plans) with rays of light behind—helping visualise the promise of a hopeful future.

• Clear outlines and young-child-friendly shapes (hands, heart, path, sun/rays) suited to elementary colouring ability.

• Plenty of free space so children can choose their own colour palette, decorate the heart or background, and personalise the sheet.

Why it’s useful

• Reinforces Scripture memory & meaning: The verse is frequently used in Christian settings as a message of hope and assurance. Understanding its context helps children grasp that God cares and has good intentions.

• Encourages reflection & discussion: Kids can talk about what “plans,” “hope,” and “future” mean, and how God’s care matters when they face change, fear or uncertainty.

• Supports fine motor skills and creativity: Colouring the sheet gives children opportunity to practise focus, decision-making, colour choices, and to enjoy the tangible outcome of their effort.

• Works for multiple age groups:

  • Younger children: simply colour and say the verse aloud.

  • Older children: use it as a prompt to write or draw one thing they hope for and trust God’s help with, or one plan they believe God has for them.

• Great for classroom, church, or home: Use it during a lesson about hope, God’s guidance, or transitions (new grade, family move, etc.), or as a take-home reminder that God is with them.

How to use it

1. Print the worksheet on standard A4 or US Letter size paper.

2. Introduce the verse: Read Jeremiah 29:11 together: “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you a future and a hope.” Then explain briefly what “plans,” “hope,” and “future” mean in this context and that the original audience were exiles who needed reassurance.

3. Colouring time: Give children colouring tools and encourage them to pick colours for the heart, the rays of light, the background. Invite them to think about one hope they have while they colour.

4. Discussion or reflection prompt: After colouring, ask questions like:

   • What kind of “plans” do you think God has for you?

   • What does “hope” look like or feel like?

   • How can you trust God’s plan when things are uncertain?

5. Display or take-home: Let children display their completed page in the classroom, at home, or take it home to show their family—so the verse stays with them.

6. Optional extension:

   • Invite children to write or draw one hope or plan they believe God has for them this week (on a separate slip or on the back of the sheet).

   • Use this sheet as part of a short lesson on how even when life feels difficult (like exile in the original context) God still has a future and a hope for us.

   • Create a “Future and Hope” bulletin board: children colour the verse sheet, then write down hopes or goals on stars or hearts around it and display the result.

Print this free “For I Know the Plans I Have for You” colouring page today and invite your kids to colour, reflect and hope—helping them recognise that even through change and challenge, God has good plans for their future.