GIGO and Miracles

GIGO is an acronym, used most commonly with computers and programming. It stands for Garbage In, Garbage Out, and is a way of understanding the fact that a computer will process any data it is given, even if it is completely wrong, and process it into something else that is completely wrong. Just as 1.05x12000 is wrong if you forget the 0's, neglecting something on the input side through an erroneous entry or lack of care will cause the output to be deficient.

So that is what GIGO is. What is a miracle? It is an instance where "Some lower law [is] superseded by the action of a higher." It shouldn't be thought of as something that happens only once in a while; higher law has more effect than lower does on an everyday basis. To illustrate this, consider an airplane. By legislative law, an pilot must make landings that pose no harm to its cargo. However, if the natural law is not followed that allows a pilot to land a plane safely, the legislative law has no affect on the plane and the natural law enforces its consequences. In this case, the lower law is the legislative law and the higher law is the natural law; the lower has no effect on whether the higher happens or not.

Miracles happen similarly. As we follow higher laws of concentrating on uplifting thoughts, following commandments, and exercising faith, the miracles will follow as readily as dropping something is followed by it falling. However, if we neglect to follow the higher law we will fail to realize the miracles that could have happened. Did that last sentence sound similar to the first paragraph? GIGO has a greater application than just computers. It can also be applied to relationships, mechanics, and even miracles. So, when you feel as if God isn't speaking with you, consider this application: are you giving your effort to take part in the miracle that is personal revelation? Or are you expecting the program to somehow give you the correct information when you fail to input the full equation? In order to learn if the Book of Mormon is true, you need to put in your effort if you expect anything to come of it. I have put in my effort, and I can tell you that I have witnessed the results. Now it's your turn.