"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a highly decorated 30 day Christian devotional book written by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has accumulated honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category within weeks of release.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The format is designed for daily quiet time.
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category. Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The format is designed for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category. Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.