It has been several weeks since I made the decision to move completely into my calling and I am watching my savings dwindle rapidly to my monthly overhead. I am nervous about this and growing concerned for a source of income. I felt a bit like Abraham, cutting a deal with God, when I first accepted this vision for the Sixty-six paintings. I would do it if He opened the doors. After all, this Project cost is estimated well beyond $12,000,000 and here I am just wondering how I am going to make it financially to next month. That was basically the deal. I was more than willing to dedicate my life to this effort - gladly - however much of it is beyond my ability and I need His help. So I am making this deal with God, and I am thinking about Abraham dealing for the sparing of Sodom. Now we know that Abraham was never in control of his deals with God (such as Sodom, Gen 18:25-33 ) and I am sure that God completely directed my little negotiation as a setup for a way to reveal His awesome Glory. Yet, here I am (again) wondering what I am going to do to get an income and still be dedicated 100% to the Project's completion. I hear from some to wait on the Lord. Here I am at the 'eleventh hour" and I am considering taking a position at the Art Institute of Southern California - they still have an opening for me for the semester about to start...