"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a multi-award-winning illustrated Christian devotional written by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has accumulated multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and reached bestseller status on Amazon in its debut year.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
The devotional has earned the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category. 30-day devotional journey
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Alongside these honors, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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 weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The book can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category. 30-day devotional journey
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Alongside these honors, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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 weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The book can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.