Do what it takes for following Christ, and to maintain your reverence for God. Know that He is mighty, is the creator of the Universe and deserves glory, praise and honor. Your prayer life should acknowledge the Lord in His rightful place in your life. Overcome attitudes like unnecessarily emotional begging and pleading to God 'at bedtime' because - for example, this might cause upset sleep and bad thoughts can lead to bad dreams; be a peacemaker in your own mind. How? Believe that God already knows and wants for you what you need and rightly desire (not coveting or envying). Then give thanks in advance, expecting good results (that's trusting). There is, of course, a time and a place for that pained, pleading and begging. "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling", anytime you like, but bedtime is not always the best time. Though, happiness is not the goal rather ask for joy in whatever you experience for trying to stop anxious thoughts or bad dreams, ask the Lord to show you the root cause of these and take them to Him in meaningful prayers (personalized), believing. Colossians 4:2, "Continue in prayer, and watch [for results] in the same with thanksgiving." Everyday thanksgiving can bring peace into your life. Increase (or start) thanking, and praising, and lifting up (be a booster of) God and Jesus for any good things (called blessings) in your life. God and Jesus have promised to bless one who blesses others and who thanks God for blessings. Be wise enough to pray for what you want and be sure that you have the wisdom to believe when you pray, and so you shall receive. Faith makes it possible. James 1:5-8 says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."

Summary: Revere God. Pray thankfully and praise God and end your prayers positively. Focus more on the positive in your prayers. Believe in God and never doubt.

A high school diploma or GED is the only formal requirement for becoming a medical transcriptionist. If you're an adult without a high school diploma, you can take a test to earn your GED. Most states require you to be at least sixteen years old before you can take the GED. You can take the GED without attending classes first, but it helps to review the material before you take the test. There are many online resources available, and nearly every town offers GED classes. As a medical transcriptionist, most of your time will be spent listening to doctors' dictation and transcribing that information into written form. You'll need to be able to keep up a good typing speed as you transcribe. However, you don't need to be the fastest typist in the world. Forty-five words per minute is a speed that will allow you to transcribe quickly and accurately. You can test your typing speed on various websites. If you're a very slow typist, you should consider taking an online typing course to increase your speed. You don't need more than a high school education to become a medical transcriptionist. However, further education in medical transcription will help you learn the medical terminology that is part of the job. It will also give you a competitive edge in the job market. The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity lists approved medical transcription programs. This is not a necessary step, but getting credentialed will give you a competitive edge in the job market. There are two certifications available to medical transcriptionists: Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) and Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS). The RHDS certification is available to medical transcriptionists who are just starting out in their careers. Earning the CHDS certification requires two years of experience. Both certifications are offered through the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI). The RHDS and CHDS exams are offered at various centers throughout the United States. You can also take the test online. The RHDS exam will test your basic knowledge of medical terminology, as well as your English language abilities, including grammar and punctuation. The CHDS exam will test advanced knowledge of medical terminology, as well as your ability to make use of professional reference materials. AHDI offers preparation materials on their website.

Summary: Earn your high school diploma or GED. Assess your typing speed. Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate in medical transcription. Choose your credentials. Take the test.

Aim for something that is about 3 inches (7.62 centimeters). Remember, the image will shrink down to to 2/3 of its original size by the time you are done.You can use any sort of image you like, but simple outlines (like those from a coloring book) might be easier to work with. If the image is on your computer, you will need to print it out onto regular printer paper. You can resize the image using an image editing program or a photocopier. Use a fine grit sandpaper, and lightly buff the surface of the shrink film. This will help the paint stick better. It is not necessary for colored pencils or markers. Try to go over the lines as smoothly as you can. If the shrink plastic moves around too much, you can tape it down to the table. If you can't find shrink film, you can use any type of number 6 plastic. It is usually found on take-out containers. Look for the recycling symbol on the container. There should be a number inside of it. If it is a 6, you can use it. Try to stick within the lines as much as possible. If you go over the lines, don't worry; you will be re-outlining the piece again. If you are using acrylic paints, be sure to thin them down first using a little bit of water. This will give you a smoother finish. It will also prevent the paint from clumping up after you back it. If you colored your design using markers or paint, wait for everything to dry first, or it will smear. You can use a pair of scissors or a craft knife to do this. Make sure that you cut right along the outline; try not to leave any white edges. If your package does not have any instructions, bake the shapes at 350F (176.6C) in a pre-heated oven until the pieces lay flat. This can take anywhere between 5 minutes and 35 minutes. Don't worry if the pieces start to warp and curl while baking. They will eventually flatten back out. If you are using number 6 plastic, bake the pieces at 350F (176.6C) for about 3 minutes. If you want, you can bend them while they are still warm to give then an interesting shape. You can use a spray-on or brush-on sealer. You can even paint on a few layers of a decoupage glue. Apply 3 to 4 layers; let each layer dry before you add the next one. This will give your pin a nice finish. It will also seal your art work and keep it from chipping. Draw a line of hot glue across the back of the safety pin. Quickly flip the shape over, and press the safety pin onto the back. Try to center it as much as possible.
Summary: Find a small, easily-traceable image that you like. Consider sanding the shrink film if you plan on painting it. Place the shrink film on top of the image, and trace it using a permanent marker. Color your design. Go over the outlines with a permanent marker. Cut the shapes out. Bake the shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet according to the instructions on the package. Take the pieces out of the oven, and let them cool. Seal the colored designs. Glue a flat backed safety pin onto the back of the shape. Finished.