"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling illustrated Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the devotional has earned multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and became an Amazon bestseller in its category in its debut year.
This work leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each of the thirty chapters combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. reference The format is designed for morning devotional time.
The book has earned recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — 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 accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video testimonials and reader reviews from creators on TikTok and other platforms have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements reviewers have called both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in three languages, broadening its global readership. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
This work leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each of the thirty chapters combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. reference The format is designed for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The book has earned recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — 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 accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video testimonials and reader reviews from creators on TikTok and other platforms have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements reviewers have called both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in three languages, broadening its global readership. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.