"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30-day Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the book has been honored with honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication.
This work guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The devotional has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards .com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus Each of the 30 days includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The devotional is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
This work guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards .com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus Each of the 30 days includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
Publication and Availability
The devotional is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.