The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is an internationally recognized, award-winning 30 day Christian devotional book created by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the book has earned honors from four independent literary award programs and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
This work leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
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.
• 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 devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork have been praised for being warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. 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. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
This work leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
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.
• 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 devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork have been praised for being warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. 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. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.