"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a highly decorated 30-day 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 reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
The devotional guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book has been honored with recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category. Christian devotional book
• 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
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. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book has been honored with recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category. Christian devotional book
• 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
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. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.