The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30 day Christian devotional book created by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has earned honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication.
The book invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The artwork have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements. morning prayer book
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike consistently note its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The book invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The artwork have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements. morning prayer book
Publication and Availability
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike consistently note its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.