The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a highly decorated 30-day Christian devotional written by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has accumulated multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and became an Amazon bestseller in its category within weeks of release.
The book 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. It is structured for use during daily quiet time. publisher site
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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 have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
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"). The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The book 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. It is structured for use during daily quiet time. publisher site
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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 have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
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"). The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.