Be humble
It should be our objective that all should strive as long as we live, following the example of our Lord recorded in Philippians, chapter 2.
To be poor in spirit implies not only that we have a humble opinion of ourselves, but also that we recognize that we are sinners and have no righteousness of our own;
that we are willing to be saved only by the grace and mercy of God;
that we are willing to serve where God places us, to bear the burdens He allows and to stay in His hands and admit that we deserve no favor from Him.
We are assured of happiness when we are making conscious efforts toward humility. All of this becomes possible as we yield to God's indwelling Holy Spirit.
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
(Stops & Steps 0857 13II2009)