2nd week in OT

We are out of the Christmas season and right into Ordinary Time.  For these few weeks before Lent we are in 1 Samuel.  Im not going to lie I enjoy this book.
So the first chapter begins with a story about Samuels mom, Hannah.  She is one of 2 wives to Elkanah.  Now there is some sister wives drama happening because Hannah has no kids...shes barren.  On the other hand Penninnah has an in mentionable amount.  Seriously the bible doesn't say how many kids this woman has.  But, Elkanah loves Hannah MORE than Penninnah!  This ensues some harsh treatment of Hannah by Penninnah.
Okay you probably know but Hannah asks God for a son and in return she will give it back to him.  Here's what really speaks to me as a young rancher, Hannah saw how much Penninnah had (in children but my case...cows) and she was a little glum thinking about it.  Elkanah (God figure) gives her more coins to offer for worship and asks, "am I not worth more to you than these coins?" This is 1st what I realize in these times of slight despair.  God is enough, he's more for me than all the land and cattle combined in the world.  But Hannah still prays for a son, like I still pray and tell God what is on my heart.  2nd Hannah is blessed with a son and she gives him back to God!  I bet Penninnah looked at her like, "you get ONE kid and your giving him away? Girl you crazy!" (Emphasis mine) But this is the difference between the two women, Penninnah had lots of kids and she kept them all to herself thinking of it as her sort of doing...Hannah knew this blessing was a total gift from God and that's who rightfully deserves it back.

So what?  Right now there's alot for a young rancher to hang his head...high lease, low prices, or just no room to operate.  But it's what we do with what God gave us.  Did we plan on how much MORE we could or should get?  Did we give any of it to people in more need?  Did we thank God for his blessing no matter the size?  I think there is enough people in the world who would forfeit friends and family just to gain a buck, there's enough Penninnah's in the world.  We must be like Hannah, praise and thank God for all we've been given and that we get to do it all over in 2018.
Peace