Approaching this thru the perspective of a referee — from which I have high confidence. Question: is that because there’s authority built in? Earned? Demanded? Protected? Yes…..

Receiving Christ’s righteousness frees me from proving and protects my heart from accusation. Rest is no longer laziness—it is the grounded posture of a man covered and aligned. When demands rise, I stay protected by prioritizing stillness and keeping Spirit on the throne.

THE F FRAMEWORK F1 — FRAME Pressure present: - desire - impulse - shame triggers - emotional exposure - urge to escape through food Named truth: The heart is the battlefield. Righteousness is the shield. F2 — FEEL You noticed: - urges to escape - temptation toward comfort - internal fear of exposure - desire to hide when pressure rises But you didn’t collapse. You observed. F3 — FACE Lie exposed: “I need to fix this so I don’t feel exposed.” Deeper lie: “If I don’t manage this perfectly, I lose worth.” Truth: You are covered before you perform. Righteousness is alignment, not achievement. F4 — FORGE Execution: - Not reaching for sweets - Not turning to food for comfort - Choosing alignment without emotional drama - Shortening negotiation cycles That’s guarding the heart. That’s wearing the breastplate.