Beauty through the eyes of children

I have the amazing privilege of working with children as well as having kids of my own. Recently I was talking with a three year old and she took hold of my face with both hands and stared in my eyes. I don't really remember what she said right after that. What I recall is the depth and beauty that I saw in her eyes. When I look into the eyes of children I see pure joy and pure hope. I see innocence and trust and faith. I see all the things that adults often forget are within us. There is a reason that Jesus said "Let the little children come to me..."  God, thank you for children. May I see the world through their eyes, without judgement of those around me and with deep compassion for others.