Spiritual Survey for the Book “The Key, The Door, and The Garden”
I am currently in the process of writing a spiritual book entitled “The Key, The Door, and The Garden”, and I would like to take only two minutes of your time to complete this anonymous survey. I thank you in advance for your precious time and your valuable responses:
1. What is your current age? *
2. Are you male or female? *
3. Do you consider yourself a practicing Christian or a person practicing another faith? *
4. What time do you currently go to bed on average? *
5. At what time do you typically rise in the morning? *
6. Do you spend any time in prayer before leaving your home for work or before beginning your daily chores? *
7. If not, what are some of the reasons for not spending time in prayer?
8. How long do you spend in prayer on average in the morning? *
9. Considering other times of the day when you might also pray, how much time would you say in total you spend in prayer every day? *
10. Do you believe that your relationship with God is a strong one? *
11. Are there areas of your life that you have struggled with for an extended period that you just have not been able to correct? *
12. Would you like to be able to correct these areas if you were shown a method of doing so? *
13. Would you be willing to adopt a proven method of self-improvement in your spiritual life and persevere until your saw tangible changes? *
14. If you were told that tomorrow was your last day to live, would you be ready to meet your Maker? *
15. If not, what would you change in your life right now in order to be ready at anytime to meet your Maker?
Statistics - View the results
1. What is your current age?
- 18 - 24 - 4.56%
- 25 - 34 - 10.79%
- 35 - 44 - 20.75%
- 45 - 54 - 23.24%
- 55 - 64 - 28.22%
- 65 or over - 12.45%
2. Are you male or female?
- Male - 40.50%
- Female - 59.50%
3. Do you consider yourself a practicing Christian or a person practicing another faith?
- Yes - 84.36%
- No - 15.64%
4. What time do you currently go to bed on average?
- Between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 0.39%
- Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM - 2.32%
- Between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM - 22.78%
- Between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM - 37.84%
- Between 11:00 PM and midnight - 23.94%
- After midnight - 12.74%
5. At what time do you typically rise in the morning?
- Around 3:00 AM - 2.79%
- Around 4:00 AM - 7.97%
- Around 5:00 AM - 25.50%
- Around 6:00 AM - 27.49%
- Around 7:00 AM - 19.92%
- After 7:00 AM - 16.33%
6. Do you spend any time in prayer before leaving your home for work or before beginning your daily chores?
- Yes - 74.59%
- No - 25.41%
7. If not, what are some of the reasons for not spending time in prayer?
| Answers |
|---|
| N/A |
| I offer my family to God’s protection visualizing each one of them as I get out of bed. That is the extent of my prayer. |
| Generally small children rise with me and their demands don't really allow for any quiet time- any prayer or thankfulness is done while doing other activities |
| I prayer mostly at night time |
| sometimes i am rushed.. but will connect in small words throughout the day, short prayers and many thanks |
| I usually do it at bedtime |
| Major reason is that I don't think that anyone is listening. However I do think that it is helpful for those that believe. |
| I need to spend more time in prayer before leaving home because it is usually just the prayer and not enough time to reflect because I have to get to the day by taking my son to school and beating the traffic to get to work on time |
| I used to spend a lot of time in prayer. However, as of recent it has been challenging. That I why I checked no. It would be wrong to say yes |
| I spend time in prayer before bed on most nights. |
| Busy with Work and household chores. Usually only pray once a week via church services |
| Not formal prayer time, but certainly a few minutes reflecting on the joy of Life and the Blessings received to live another day. |
| Not focussed on it. More focussed on reading a chapter in the Bible. I pray in the night. |
| I never really thought of it. I usually just say "thank you Jesus" and be up n about. Have other things on my mind Not used to doing it. |
| With regard to #6, I am not always consistent due to my family commitments but I try to do so while doing activities or while driving to work. I am hoping to get back to a more scheduled devotion time. |
| Too busy |
| Not all the time. I do not pray immediately on getting up and going to bed. However I do stay in touch with offering of prays all the time. |
| None really |
| I work from home so usually just jump straight into work |
| Pray at different times of the day |
| I don't actually pray but I give thanks, acknowledging that there is a superior being, no matter what name we choose to call HIM. I am more spiritual than religious. |
| I talk to God all day |
| I pray sometimes. But most times I forget. I do most of my praying in the night, before I go to bed. |
| I'm more focused on making sure my joints can move freely. |
| In the morning no formal prayer but may get up with a spiritual song in my mind and stay a bit singing it /meditating |
| I actually spend enough time in prayer as the Lord has lead me to this place with His graces, and I will be forever thankful! |
| N/A |
| I pray at night and I think because I am usually rushing in the morning is why I don't pray in the morning. |
| Pray at night usually |
| N/A |
| I pray before I sleep. |
| Never really thought about it because i was never really thought to do so |
| I don't talk to God. Instead I listen/am aware of his messages to me. |
| I pray at night. I pray during meditation / while practicing yoga. |
| N/A |
| Feel like I’m always in such a rush - life is a race against time but I do try to make time throughout the day to give thanks and to connect with God in my own way. |
| Just not something that I have ever done |
| Previously rushing to get to work. |
| No time |
| Exercise and starting the work day as soon as I get up. i.e Check work emails, make and answering calls |
| Don't follow organised religion |
| The main reason is that my mind tends to be occupied with other things, with daily life, with responsibilities. I find myself only engaging in spiritual prayer when I am struggling with an issue, or going through a difficult time. |
| I consider meditation as my prayer and therefore answers on prayer questions is under the assumption of meditation |
| Awaking late and in a rush to start work on time. |
| Busy, didn't grow up in a faith |
| I do spend time in prayers. |
| I’m really not into praying and faith at the moment. Caught in between believing and not believing |
| I pray when I remember to anytime throughout the day or night |
| please note i pray anywhere, anytime, anyplace...not specific to what was said above |
| Not a habit |
| There isn’t any reason just not enough time with the word. Reading the Bible Makes me feel at. Peaceful |
| Because I pray during the day and night |
| laziness, or sometimes not feeling the need to |
| Always rushing,, however I talk to the Father throughout the day,. |
| I prefer to use my time pursuing actions to help others in need |
| Time mostly. Our family prays around the dinner table and encourage our daughter to pray before bed so those are the main times we pray as a family. Individually, my prayers are non consistent or follow any routine |
| Sometimes I get distracted by life being hectic and always on the go but l try to connect with God at some point in the day if l miss morning periods. |
| the above question should have had more options as I don't always prayer when I should. Just don't feel in a prayer mood. Got up late and rushing off to work. Delayed too late in the evening and too tired. |
| No reason in particular |
| Limited time. No evidence of them being heard. |
| For me prayer should not be based on ritulastic or mundane timeframes. Prayer should be practiced based upon the yearnings of one's Soul. |
| Just a few minutes - 5 to 15 minutes depending … Listen to prayer video, etc. |
| sometimes my burdens are so overwhelming and a loan with the bank makes my days so sad betrayal with a lending institution has left me sad |
8. How long do you spend in prayer on average in the morning?
- 0 minutes - 16.87%
- Between 5 to 10 minutes - 48.56%
- Between 10 to 20 minutes - 17.28%
- Between 20 to 30 minutes - 7.82%
- Between 30 to 45 minutes - 4.12%
- Between 45 to one hour - 3.29%
- Between one to two hours - 2.06%
9. Considering other times of the day when you might also pray, how much time would you say in total you spend in prayer every day?
- 0 minutes - 8.87%
- Approximately 10 minutes - 32.26%
- Approximately 15 minutes - 8.87%
- Approximately 20 minutes - 10.89%
- Approximately 30 minutes - 13.31%
- Approximately 45 minutes - 4.84%
- Approximately one hour - 10.48%
- Between one to two hours - 6.05%
- More than two hours - 4.44%
10. Do you believe that your relationship with God is a strong one?
- Yes - 57.61%
- No - 7.41%
- Somewhat - 34.98%
11. Are there areas of your life that you have struggled with for an extended period that you just have not been able to correct?
- Yes - 33.20%
- No - 16.02%
- These struggles come and go - 50.78%
12. Would you like to be able to correct these areas if you were shown a method of doing so?
- Yes - 85.66%
- No - 12.30%
- I'm not into changing anything about myself because it takes too much effort - 2.05%
13. Would you be willing to adopt a proven method of self-improvement in your spiritual life and persevere until your saw tangible changes?
- Yes - 72.24%
- No - 10.61%
- Maybe...if it doesn't take too much effort or time - 17.14%
14. If you were told that tomorrow was your last day to live, would you be ready to meet your Maker?
- Yes - 58.02%
- No - 10.70%
- I'm not sure - 31.28%
15. If not, what would you change in your life right now in order to be ready at anytime to meet your Maker?
| Answers |
|---|
| I would spread the good news about Jesus Christ to more people |
| To fully commit to trusting God with everything, too often I allow my ego to get in the way of His will. |
| 1. my silent thoughts 2. my limited prayer 3. some of my daily actions |
| Devote more time to contemplative prayer and reflection. I feel a close connection to God but do not feel that I'm doing enough to worship Him. |
| Praying more. Do more charitable works. |
| I would to improve my relationship with God. NB I answered questions 7 and 8 because it was required; however I typically do not pray in the morning and when I do pray, it is less than 5 minutes. |
| N/A |
| Prioritizing religious practices |
| Be more of service to others. Be kind to others, not that i am not. But more. |
| Accept more of what happens in my life as divine order and stop allowing myself to get so angry and upset about the unfairness in my life |
| You should be ready to meet your maker at any given time.You should your life everyday in preparation off.Emotional attachment makes it difficult though. Your level of spirituality would determine the outcome. |
| deeper prayer life. |
| Would like to be around for my kids. |
| I don't believe there is a "maker" that cares. The end is the end. |
| I would try to be more charitable less lazy. |
| I would change my perspective. I would finally start living my life the way I feel and believe is right. |
| More regular confession |
| . |
| God determines the day he needs me |
| Spend more time in prayer |
| I am ready and have been ready, for quite some time. |
| I'm always ready |
| Surrendering my dad to day struggles to God. Increasing my acts of service to the disadvantaged. faithfulness to the sacraments especially confession |
| Be more like Jesus in every aspect. To love, forgive and give 100 percent without the need to be recognised for it. |
| To get rid of guilt and feelings if having sinned |
| I grew up knowing that I need to be ready anytime, all the time to met my maker. Change is always welcomed. |
| becoming more spiritual i know would alleviate all other stresses in my life |
| Pray more, try to provide some money for my children |
| Certain things that I do The people I interact with The choices I make |
| Having a more personal relationship with God.... making more time to pray and strengthen my faith. Too often I forget that all things are possible with him. My faith isn't always consistent. |
| I would want to go to confession. |
| Be more charitable. |
| I don't know what God really thinks about my life at this point It is hard to improve when you do not know it you are hitting the mark If i were to change something will be to be in a good spiritual place with a deep connection to God .. |
| this question is a bit personal for me to share. |
| Helping others more. |
| I will live and align myself more closely with the teachings of the Bible. I will strive to be at peace and forgive those who have (in my opinion) wronged me. |
| More communications with God and more remembering of the homily that explains the Gospel |
| - Pride - Being judgemental - learning to keep my thoughts clean and respectful |
| Need to spend more time reading the Bible. |
| Pray this prayer of David: Search me oh God and no my heart; try me and know my thoughts and see if there be any wicked way in me and lead me in the everlasting way. |
| I am at peace in my heart as I communicate directly to God and have since I was a small child. |
| I can say part of me will be ready to meet my maker, however I have a 10 year old son and I am the only responsible parent in his life. So With that in mind, I would not be ready because he needs God and me! |
| To love the Lord my God with all my heart with all my soul and with all my mind and To love one another as he has loves us. |
| Pray more. Trust in God more. |
| Definitely would need to include God in all that I do. Including, work, home, recreation... Also.. Going to church much more regularly. |
| I have to mend some broken relationships with family members. |
| I would need to accept that life doesn't always have to be perfect - and that the state of my life is of my own doing, and no one else's. |
| Actions to ensure my lamp has oil..more prayer time. |
| Develop a closer relationship with God. |
| I just want to enjoy more things in my life before I go. It will suck if died without fully living and experiencing things that I always wanted to |
| Spend more time praying and living God's word to the fullest. |
| ? |
| Be a better contemplative in the middle of the world ... better presence of God!!! |
| My will - so that my children will be provided for. |
| Before I meet my maker I would love to leave back a legacy, something positive for people to remember me by. An exhibit or a family. |
| More Charity Work More time getting to know the Lord |
| I have placed my family life 2nd to my work life |
| I'm always ready |
| more prayers and a stronger relationship with God |
| More patient and forgiving |
| I wouldn’t try changing anything that cannot be undone in a day. To try correcting oneself in a day after a lifetime of errors is hypocritical and disingenuous. A person should meet their fate and outcomes of their decisions |
| Literally putting the first command into practice and making God number one. There is room for improvement due to inconsistencies. |
| Questions 11 to 14 are to big to be answer with a yes or a no.... I just market in order to finish the survey but not what I feel......question 15.... I don’t know who can answer that they are ready. Ready or not being afraid to die yes , ready to see a glorious Jesus yes,! Ready in the sense of knowing that I have done my best In This life? I don’t know.... |
| To firmly believe and trust at all times. To prayer and give thanks more often. To devote time daily to praying and not miss praying on some days. |
| Focus less on secular activities and allot more time towatds spiritual advancement. |
| I would wish to be a greater believer that things can work out when you are true and honest |