11/07/2026
When You Feel Like Giving Up: A Personal Testimony of God's Encouragement
By Bishop Apostle Christopher C. Kalaba
Every believer, and especially every servant of God, will face seasons of discouragement. There are moments when the weight of ministry, family responsibilities, unanswered questions, and the condition of the world seem overwhelming. Even the strongest men and women of faith can reach a place where they wonder whether they should continue.
Recently, I found myself in such a season.
For some time, my heart had been heavy. I had been asking God many questions concerning the ministry, the future of New Glory Church of All Nations, the state of people around the world, and the well being of my biological family. Like many servants of God before me, I felt weary and deeply burdened. There were moments when I even questioned whether I should continue in the ministry.
Then, at around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, 11 July 2026, I had a personal encounter that deeply encouraged me. An angel suddenly appeared in the twinkling of an eye. A great light surrounded the appearance. He smiled, then turned around and disappeared into the air. Although no words were spoken, I came away with a profound sense of peace, encouragement, and renewed strength.
I do not share this experience to establish doctrine or to suggest that every believer should expect the same kind of encounter. Rather, I share it as my personal testimony of how God encouraged me in a season when I desperately needed His strength. The Lord comforts His children in different ways according to His wisdom and purpose.
That experience reminded me of a timeless biblical truth, God never abandons those who trust Him. Sometimes He strengthens us through His Word. Sometimes through prayer, the Holy Spirit, or the encouragement of fellow believers. At other times, He may encourage His children in ways that are deeply personal. Whatever the means, His purpose is always the same, to strengthen our faith and help us continue.
If you are reading this while carrying heavy burdens, wondering whether you should give up on your calling, your family, or your walk with God, I want to encourage you: do not give up.
Your present struggle is not the end of your story. Your unanswered questions do not mean that God has stopped working. The silence of heaven is not the absence of God. Often, He is accomplishing His greatest work in us during the seasons we least understand.
Continue to pray, even when you feel weak. Continue to trust, even when you cannot see the way ahead. Continue to serve, even when your efforts seem unnoticed. God remains faithful to those who remain faithful to Him.
The Scriptures remind us:
"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9)
My prayer is that this testimony will encourage every discouraged believer, every weary pastor, every struggling missionary, every faithful church worker, and every child of God who feels like giving up.
The same God who renewed my strength is able to renew yours. Keep your eyes on Christ. Hold firmly to His promises. The One who called you is faithful, and He will give you the grace to finish the assignment He has entrusted to you.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." — Isaiah 40:31.
Type Amen .
Apostle ck.
