"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a multi-award-winning 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 reached bestseller status on Amazon in its debut year.
The devotional guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the 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).
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space. readtheprayer.com
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. 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"). Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The devotional guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the 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).
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space. readtheprayer.com
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. 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"). Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.