Principle Parent

When practicing faith, there are more blessings
which cannot be seen than those which can be seen. 
The blessings you unknowingly receive number more
than the blessings you knowingly receive. 
If you think about it, you will come to realize
the many divine blessings that you have received. 
If you can do this, you are a true believer.

GII: Tsugawa Haruo 14-1

We know that many radio beams and electric waves are crossing through the air.  However, without a radio receiver or television set, we cannot hear them nor see these waves.  We need an FM receiver or a television set to be able to enjoy the music and programs broadcast by the radio and T.V. stations.  If we have better equipment, we can hear and see the signals more clearly.  Faith is like a radio receiver or a TV set through which we can realize the divine blessings that surround us at all times.

Konko Daijin said that a heart filled with gratitude is the beginning of the divine favor.  Although we are in the midst of divine virtue, we cannot receive the divine favor fully unless we have faith.  The divine blessing becomes a real blessing when we realize and appreciate it.  We must tune in the receiver for divine blessings - our sincere heart.

The development of our faith through diligent daily faith practice leads us to be able to find more divine blessings that we have been receiving.  Our eyes will be opened to the infinite love of Kami that surrounds us.  By practicing faith diligently, we are improving the quality of our receiver and its ability to receive divine blessings loudly and clearly.