The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a critically acclaimed, bestselling illustrated Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the work has been honored with honors from four independent literary award programs and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon shortly after publication.
The devotional invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
The book has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 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. official website
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. 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. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The book has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 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. official website
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.