The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a highly decorated illustrated Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the work has earned honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category within weeks of release. book details
The devotional leads readers along 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 a sustained morning prayer practice.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork reviewers have called both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers consistently note its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The devotional has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The devotional leads readers along 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 a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork reviewers have called both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
Publication and Availability
The book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers consistently note its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The devotional has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.