A king gave his beloved servant the keys to the royal treasury and said, “Take whatever you want — it’s all yours.”

The servant arrives, finds the door locked, and begins to cry.

But why doesn’t he just open the door? He has the keys in his hand!

Someone who doesn’t take advantage of the 100 daily brachos is like this loyal, but foolish, servant.

He can receive Hashem’s blessings, but he must use the keys – the 100 brachos – to get it.

~ R’ Elimelech Biderman