From Word to Conviction through Holy Spirit

[S] 1 Thessalonians 1:5 --
5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

[O] The message of the gospel is not just words only but the power and conviction which comes from the Holy Spirit.  Likewise, partaking in God's ministry at church is much more than simply taking part in the activities or programs based on this passage because if the gospel is at the core, then the fruit of the ministry will be filled with people moved by the Holy Spirit's conviction as the fruit of our involvement.

[A] Whenever I am taking part of His ministry, I need to take a moment to make sure achieving sets of goals is not the ultimate purpose but to let the Holy Spirit convict the hearts of the people.  Much more than the words I speak, the Spirit must flow through what I say and do.

[P] Dear Father, please let Your Holy Spirit convict the people's hearts as I take part in Your wonderful ministry.  Let Your Spirit shower down the power to move our hearts closer to You.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.