The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning 30 day Christian devotional book created by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has been honored with four major literary recognitions and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication.
The book leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
The devotional has received the following recognitions:
• 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.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Alongside these honors, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. Every chapter offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Co-author 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 devotional can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer. Stefania Leão com.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for 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 book leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has received the following recognitions:
• 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.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Alongside these honors, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. Every chapter offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Co-author 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 devotional can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer. Stefania Leão com.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for 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.