"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is an internationally recognized, award-winning 30 day Christian devotional book written by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the devotional has earned four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon in its debut year.
The devotional guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The book has received recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards .com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. author website The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Lead author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The book has been called by reviewers one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The devotional guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The book has received recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards .com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. author website The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The book has been called by reviewers one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.