“To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 1:7 I smiled at our group of students and missionaries, laughing and sharing their hearts on our last day in the Eternal City. It’s an indescribable joy only the Lord can cultivate within us. We were face-to-face with His Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. How easy it is for us to forget that we were made to encounter Him? We were made for life and a relationship with Him.   In Rome, Jesus reminded me why I said “yes” to mission. It begins…