The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning illustrated Christian devotional co-authored by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the work has earned four major literary recognitions and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
The devotional guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for morning devotional time.
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — 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 devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com. daily prayer devotional
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The devotional guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — 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 devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and 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 Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com. daily prayer devotional
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.