"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a multi-award-winning illustrated Christian devotional written by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the devotional has accumulated multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
The book leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book has been honored with recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• 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 devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Lead author 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 devotional can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. The Prayer devotional For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The book leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book has been honored with recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• 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 devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Lead author 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 devotional can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. The Prayer devotional For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.