The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning 30-day Christian devotional co-authored by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the devotional has been honored with honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category in its debut year.
This work invites readers into thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book 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.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Recognized by BookAwards. author website com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
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 from online creators and book reviewers can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The illustrations have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. 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. Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
This work invites readers into thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book 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.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Recognized by BookAwards. author website com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
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 from online creators and book reviewers can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The illustrations have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. 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. Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.