We have to bear in mind, however, that we cannot plant a seed today and expect it to bear fruit tomorrow

For Today and Tomorrow

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, January 7, 2014:

 

When we plant the seed of happiness that is faith and carefully tend its growth, it will produce fruit without fail. We have to bear in mind, however, that we cannot plant a seed today and expect it to bear fruit tomorrow. That's not reasonable and Buddhism is reason. If we persevere in the practice of "faith equals daily life" in accord with reason, then our prayers will definitely be answered. This is Nichiren Daishonin's promise to us. And his words are true beyond any doubt.