Strife and quarrels or peace with God!

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
   Today, when you venture into the events of life I would ask you to think about this one verse from Proverbs 17:14   I will list it in KJ, NIV,  New KJ and Life Application.  Excellent food for thought.
   
¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
King James Version (KJV)

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

New King James Version (NKJV)

     ¹⁴  Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a despute breaks out..

  Life Application Version (NKJV)
     
   I am sure you know people like this.  They enjoy getting things stirred up, causing strife among others, provoking others.  Is this not folly?  Is this not contentious to the LORD? Why would one wish to do such a thing - provoking others to anger - for no reason.
  Ever meet people like this?  Sure you have, and, probably, they are not a close friend of yours.  Should we avoid such a disruptive and mean spirited person?  Not at all, first---pray for them.
   Look at James 5 - and pray with an effectual fervent prayer.  This will change everything. Do not let it be a pray of frivality, like, oh LORD, you know ole Joe is a bad sort, I just ask you help him.  NO, NO, NO!  Cast it all out before God - LORD, let me have your undivided attention - I come with a heavy burden - and then fervently, strongly, with conviction, with emotion tell God about ole Joe.
   God already knows about ole Joe, but HE will hear your petition and, if it be in HIS will, HE will change ole Joe.  Don't bring up an argument, pray for ones who do, and be diligent in your prayer time.  Reap God's reward.  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny