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Phrase: Manna from heaven
Isn’t life strange?
Last year government assistance was raining down like manna from heaven.
You may wonder what manna is and why it comes from heaven.
It goes back to Moses and how he led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Manna was an edible substance God provided to the Israelites in the desert.
Today manna from heaven means an unexpected windfall or benefit.
You see, they were in the middle of the desert and had run out of food.
So, Moses went to God and said, “Hey, God, we’re starving over here!”
God created this edible bread-like stuff and made it fall from the sky because he’s God, and he can do things like that.
We call it manna from heaven whenever we receive an unexpected benefit or assistance.
You wouldn’t think it, but COVID-19 lockdowns were the best thing that could have happened to some financially struggling people.
No, not in Japan, but in North America.
Although the lockdowns and their reasons were terrible, they presented an opportunity to take a break, step back and figure out what people wanted to do with their lives.
Then, the government assistance came like manna from heaven.
People who had been working for years and couldn’t seem to get ahead suddenly had some money to pay long-overdue bills.
It proved the perfect time to sort out their priorities.
Many decided to work on their resumes, find a better job, or learn new skills.
Every cloud has a silver lining, and when government assistance rained down like manna from heaven, people saw it as an opportunity to jump ship for greener pastures.
The result is what we now refer to as The Great Resignation.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and when the government provides you with manna from heaven, it makes you remember the grass is always greener on the other side.
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