Each time I drive from my small town to a nearby city, I notice a tall tower with a red flashing light at the top.  An airport is nearby, so I think the light flashes to alert planes of the tower's presence along the side of the Missouri River.  However, as soon as the highway turns, I lose sight of the tower.  It hasn't moved at all, but I have turned away from it.

So, it is with God.  Sometimes we feel he's moved away from us, leaving us feeling alone and in need of his presence.

In in reality, he's in the same place he's always been.  All we have to do is turn towards him and we will feel his presence strong and sure, guiding us away from harm and towards his comforting arms. Never despair that God has left you, but it's you who has turned away from him.  When this happens, just change directions and you will find him again.

His beacon of love beckons you to walk with him.  As long as you keep your eye on him, he promises that he "will never leave or abandon you."  Hebrews 13:5.