The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning 30 day Christian devotional book co-authored by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the devotional has earned four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
The book invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The format is designed for daily quiet time.
The book has been honored with the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the devotional has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. book website The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional has been called by reviewers a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The book invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The format is designed for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The book has been honored with the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the devotional has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. book website The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional has been called by reviewers a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.