Seeing the World Through a Child’s Eyes

Children have a way of noticing wonder everywhere. A rainbow after the rain, sunshine breaking through the trees, even a squirrel racing up the trunk of a tree, these small moments fill them with delight. Their excitement comes easily because their hearts are open to simple joy.

As adults, we often lose that openness. We rush from one task to the next. We get busy, distracted, and overlook the small, beautiful gifts God places right in front of us. Yet Scripture reminds us, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Each day is a gift, and God invites us to pause, notice, and rejoice.

Children also teach us something profound about relationships. They laugh, play, argue, and make up, sometimes all within the same hour. They forgive quickly and return to friendship with open hearts. Jesus pointed to this kind of spirit when He said, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3). Their way of living reminds us that grace is meant to be given freely, not withheld.

There is wisdom in slowing down to see the world as children do. To notice beauty. To choose joy. To forgive quickly. To embrace each day as a gift from God.

So today, let’s take a deep breath. Let’s pause in the middle of our busy schedules. Let’s look for the rainbow, the sunshine, the laughter, and the grace that surrounds us. And let’s enjoy what God has placed around us… just like a child would.