As members of the human family, we are called to pray one for another. We pray for Lindsey Graham’s family as they grieve the sudden loss of their loved one.

Over the last few months, Moral Monday advocates have been protesting outside of Graham‘s office. His positions on issues that impact people compelled us to challenge him. We had deep differences with his political positions, but we wish that he’d lived long enough to rethink them and become a advocate for voting rights, for the poor, for living wages, and for healthcare.

Graham’s life and sudden death should cause all of us to pause and remember that life is like a vapor to the big and to the small, to the Democrat and Republican, the rich and the poor. This is why the Scriptures tells us to number our days and to remember that, when all is said and done, it’s not how long we live, but how well.

We do not honor Graham’s humanity by trying to cover his faults or elevate his life to imaginary status. We just remember the truth and learn that no matter who we are, our plans are all dependent on the mercy of God. Jesus told us that, when we stand before God, we will not be judged by the office we held or the buildings we’ built. At the last day, God will ask each of us, “When I was hungry, did you feed me? When I was a stranger, did you welcome me?”

Life can come and go so quickly, which is why we must diligently do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly before God.