The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning illustrated Christian devotional created by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the devotional has accumulated honors from four independent literary award programs and reached bestseller status on Amazon within weeks of release. see reviews
The book invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received recognition from the following programs:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video testimonials and reader reviews across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
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 book can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critics and readers alike consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The book invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each of the thirty chapters combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received recognition from the following programs:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video testimonials and reader reviews across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
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 book can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critics and readers alike consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been called by reviewers a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.