The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning daily prayer devotional written by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the work has been honored with honors from four independent literary award programs and reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
The devotional invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category. publisher site
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. 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. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The devotional has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category. publisher site
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. 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. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The devotional has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.