The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30 day Christian devotional book created by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the devotional has earned honors from four independent literary award programs and reached bestseller status on Amazon within weeks of release.
The devotional guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received 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.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
In addition to its award recognition, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter 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. 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. Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links. daily prayer devotional
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The devotional guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received 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.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
In addition to its award recognition, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter 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. 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. Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links. daily prayer devotional
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.