January 16 | Choosing Integrity When Life Isn’t Fair

Today’s Bible in a Year reading from Genesis 39–40 and Matthew 11 invites us to reflect on what it means to live with integrity when obedience does not lead to immediate fairness. Joseph’s story shows us a man who chooses faithfulness even when it costs him deeply, reminding us that integrity is not about outcomes, but about alignment with God.As Joseph refuses temptation and remains loyal to God, he finds himself falsely accused and imprisoned. His circumstances grow more difficult, not easier. Yet Scripture shows us that integrity shapes who we become, even when it does not immediately change what we face.Jesus’ words in Matthew 11 remind us that we are not meant to carry the weight of unfairness alone. He invites the weary and burdened to come to Him, offering rest to those who continue choosing faithfulness despite exhaustion and disappointment.Together, these passages encourage us to trust God with the outcome while we hold fast to integrity, believing that God sees what others miss and remains present even when life does not feel fair.