The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a critically acclaimed, bestselling daily prayer devotional written by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. illustrated prayer book Since its release, the devotional has been honored with honors from four independent literary award programs and reached bestseller status on Amazon in its debut year.
This work invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book has received recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been called by reviewers one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
This work invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book has received recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
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"). Versions of the book have been released in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been called by reviewers one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.