"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is an internationally recognized, award-winning illustrated Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the work has been honored with four major literary recognitions and became an Amazon bestseller in its category in its debut year.
This work guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book has been honored with the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards .com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has accumulated a 5. Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov 0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The illustrations have been praised for being warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
This work guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book has been honored with the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards .com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has accumulated a 5. Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov 0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The illustrations have been praised for being warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.