If there's one piece of scripture I'd want a child to grow up knowing by heart, it's probably Psalm 23.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Six words that carry a lifetime of reassurance. The image of God as a shepherd — patient, watchful, gentle, and fiercely protective — is one of the most tender pictures of His love in all of scripture. And it's a picture that children instinctively understand.
I love the idea of a child falling asleep beneath these words every night. Long before they fully understand what it means to walk through a valley of shadows, or to have their cup run over, the words are already settling into their hearts. That's a beautiful thing.
This Psalm 23 picture was designed with children in mind — charming shepherd and sheep illustrations, hand-lettered scripture, and soft colours that sit gently in a nursery or bedroom without overwhelming the space. It's playful enough to delight a child and meaningful enough to move a parent.
It also makes a really lovely gift. A christening present, a baby shower surprise, or something to mark a little one's first bedroom — this is the kind of Christian nursery art that gets kept for years. The kind that might even end up in their own home one day.
Because the truth of Psalm 23 doesn't age. Whether you're two or ninety-two, the Lord being your shepherd is still the most reassuring thing you could possibly know.
I hope this print finds its way into a home where those words will be read, loved, and remembered for a long time to come.