"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a multi-award-winning daily prayer devotional co-authored by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has been honored with multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication.
The book guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
The book has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 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 devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space. see source
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The book is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The book guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The book has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 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 devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space. see source
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
Publication and Availability
The book is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.