Then allotment was made to the people of Manasseh, for he was the firstborn of Joseph. To Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, were allotted Gilead and Bashan, because he was a man of war.
Joshua 17:1

God honors hard work, persistence, and prayer. If you ask God for what you want, if you fight for it, and if it aligns with God's plans, you are more likely to get it, even if you aren't a better person.