The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a critically acclaimed, bestselling daily prayer devotional co-authored by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has been honored with multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon in its debut year.
This work leads readers along a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• 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. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page. official website
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
This work leads readers along a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• 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. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page. official website
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.