Being a Child in the Eyes of TMH
When the sun rises each morning, it pours golden light across the earth, touching every tree, every stone, and every face with warmth. That light is a reflection of the eyes of TMH, the Most High, who sees His children with unending love. To be a child in the eyes of TMH is to be held in a gaze that is tender, joyful, and full of purpose. Children are never invisible to Him. They are like shining stars placed carefully in the heavens, each one with a story and a song.
In our communities, we often remind children that they are precious, but how much more precious must they be in the sight of the One who created them? To look at a child is to catch a glimpse of divine creativity at work—brown skin glowing like polished bronze, coiled hair like crowns of wisdom, eyes bright with the fire of curiosity. TMH delights in all of it. He delights in the songs children sing, the questions they ask, and the laughter that rings like bells through the village.
Children carry an innocence that the world often overlooks. But innocence is a treasure to TMH. It is the fresh soil in which seeds of righteousness can be planted. Families can celebrate this innocence together with a simple craft: gather scraps of paper, magazines, leaves, and flowers, and create a “Pure Heart Collage.” Let each child cut and paste images or colors that remind them of goodness and love. Place the collage on the family table as a reminder that TMH sees the purity in their hearts.
Innocence is not weakness—it is strength in its truest form. When a child believes that tomorrow will be better, that wrongs can be made right, and that love will always win, they are showing a faith that even adults sometimes forget. Encourage your children to share times when they noticed something good happening, even after something bad. For example, maybe a toy broke, but a sibling helped fix it. Maybe they fell, but someone picked them up. These stories can be gathered into a “Book of Good Things,” a handmade family journal that shows the everyday ways TMH’s goodness shines through.
Joy is another gift that shines in His eyes. A child’s laughter is not just noise—it is a prayer. When a family gathers in a circle, clapping hands, stomping feet, and drumming rhythms passed down from generations, that joy rises like incense to heaven. Turn one evening a week into a “Dance Circle of Praise.” Put on music, let the children lead the rhythm, and celebrate the joy that TMH delights to see. No choreography is necessary—just the freedom to move, the freedom to shine, the freedom to be seen.
To deepen this practice, invite grandparents or elders to teach old songs or rhythms from their youth. Let the children see that their joy is part of a chain, a rhythm handed down across generations. Record the songs or write down the chants so that the children can keep them and one day pass them on. Joy in the eyes of TMH is not a fleeting moment—it is an inheritance, something to be carried forward.
Curiosity also sparkles in His vision. Children are full of questions: Why is the sky blue? Why do ants march in a line? Why do we pray? These questions are not interruptions; they are little sparks of wisdom. To honor that curiosity, families can take a “Wonder Walk.” Stroll through the neighborhood, park, or even a backyard, and let children point out the things that amaze them. Connect what they see to scripture and tradition. A bird in flight can lead to a lesson about freedom. A tree standing tall can remind us of strength. TMH’s eyes see every question and every wonder, and He smiles when children search for answers.
Extend the Wonder Walk into a “Curiosity Table” at home. Give children a box or basket where they can place items from nature or small objects that spark their interest. Each week, gather around the table and let them share what they’ve found. Families can research together or create stories inspired by these treasures. This way, curiosity is honored as sacred, and every discovery becomes a small offering of wisdom to the family.
Kindness is perhaps one of the brightest reflections in His gaze. To see a child share, comfort, or forgive is to see TMH’s love in action. Encourage kindness in the home by creating “Ahavah Cards.” Provide small slips of paper and let children write or draw kind messages to family members—“I love you,” “Thank you for cooking,” “I’m glad you played with me.” Slip these cards under pillows or on chairs as surprise gifts of love. Soon the home will be filled with a secret exchange of kindness, a reflection of divine compassion.
For a community-wide activity, families can create a “Kindness Tree.” Draw or craft a tree on a poster board, and let each child add leaves by writing down kind acts they did or witnessed. Display the tree at home or in a community space, showing how kindness grows when nurtured. Over time, the tree will become full, living proof that TMH’s eyes rest happily on acts of love.
Obedience, too, shines in His eyes—not as blind duty, but as trust and respect. When children listen and follow guidance, they show that they trust the wisdom passed down to them. Families can practice this through storytelling. Gather together and retell the stories of prophets and ancestors who listened to TMH. After the story, act it out as a short play. Let one child be the prophet, another the people, another the voice of TMH. Through play, children learn that obedience is not heavy—it is a joyful way to walk in harmony.
Parents can reinforce obedience by modeling it themselves. Let children see adults pausing to pray before decisions, keeping promises, or following community traditions. When they see obedience lived out with joy and respect, they will understand that it is not about control but about trust. TMH’s eyes shine brightly when His children walk in this trust.
Creativity is another sparkle that He sees in His children. TMH, the Creator, placed His own creative spirit inside of them. Give that spirit space to flourish. Provide crayons, fabric, beads, clay, or whatever materials you have, and say, “Create something that shows how TMH sees you.” There are no wrong answers. A child may draw a rainbow, another may shape a drum, another may craft a crown. Hang the creations on the wall as a gallery of divine vision.
To expand creativity into family tradition, host a “Creation Festival” at home once a season. Invite each child to present something they made—a poem, a song, a dance, a story, or a piece of art. Celebrate it with applause, blessings, and joy. Let them know that TMH delights in their creations because He delights in them. Creativity is not just play—it is worship.
Faith completes the picture. In the eyes of TMH, a child’s faith is as mighty as a mountain. It is simple, trusting, and pure. Invite children to lead family prayers. Even the youngest can say, “Todah, TMH, for today.” Their small words are mighty, for they rise with sincerity. You can also create a “Family Blessing Board.” Use a chalkboard, whiteboard, or sheet of paper, and let children write or draw their prayers and blessings. Watch as the board fills with faith, a testimony of how TMH’s eyes rest on His people.
Encourage faith through testimonies. Share with children times when TMH answered a prayer or showed His presence. Let them see that faith is not just words but lived reality. Children who grow up hearing testimonies learn to expect the goodness of TMH in their own lives. And when they add their own testimonies—like praying for a friend who was sick and seeing them recover—they see that their faith matters too.
African Hebrew heritage teaches us that children are not raised by parents alone but by the whole community. Each child is the community’s responsibility and treasure. When we affirm children as they grow, we are agreeing with TMH’s vision. We are saying, “Yes, we see you too. We see the beauty, the strength, and the light.” The traditions of drumming, dancing, storytelling, and communal meals all reflect the same truth: that TMH’s eyes never turn away from His children.
Elders in the community play a vital role in this. When an elder speaks a blessing over a child, it is as though generations are speaking at once. Invite elders to share stories of their own childhoods, how they were seen and guided, and how TMH was faithful in their lives. Children who hear these stories come to understand that they, too, are part of a living history. In the eyes of TMH, they are connected not only to the present moment but to the past and the future.
Imagine a weekly family tradition called “In His Eyes Night.” On that evening, every family member affirms one another by saying, “This is what TMH sees in you.” A parent may say to a child, “TMH sees your courage.” A child may say to a sibling, “TMH sees your kindness.” These affirmations nurture identity and confidence, grounding each child in the love of the Most High. Over time, children will learn to see themselves through those same loving eyes, even when the world does not.
Being a child in the eyes of TMH means being seen as whole, valuable, and filled with promise. It is a reminder that children are not “becoming” something—they already are. They are already teachers, already singers, already builders, already vessels of wisdom. The world may wait for them to grow up, but TMH sees them shining now.
Parents and guardians, when you look at your children, remember that you are catching a reflection of how TMH sees them. Let your eyes rest on them with patience and love. Let your words affirm their worth. Let your home be a place where they always feel seen, heard, and treasured.
As you end the day, gather your children and bless them. Place your hands gently on their heads and say, “You are a child in the eyes of TMH. You are loved. You are chosen. You are seen.” Watch as their faces glow with the light of that truth.
And so, from sunrise to sunset, from playtime to prayer time, may every child walk in the radiant gaze of TMH. For in His eyes, they are more than enough. They are joy. They are promise. They are the living song of His love.