“And he is the one who, through the gentleness and merciful severity of his providence, humbles his church again and again, from without and from within, and in his humbling brings us to the fork in the road: Now, how will you respond to my humbling purposes in this trial? Will you humble yourself?
When the next humbling trial comes, will you bow up with pride, or bow down in humility? God has a particular promise for you in these moments. The God of all power will exalt the humble in his perfect timing.”
- https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-do-i-humble-myself
Please read the entire article for the full context. Responding to God's humbling of me has always been so difficult, and now I'm looking back in my life to see a pattern of oft-repeated severe trials before I truly humbly myself before God. David Mathis's article on Micah 6:8 has been so helpful in showing me the right way to go from here, and I hope it helps any other follower of the Lord Jesus too!