The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a highly decorated illustrated Christian devotional written by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the book has accumulated honors from four independent literary award programs and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
The devotional invites readers into thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
The devotional has received recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category. Stefania Leão
• 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 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.
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional invites readers into thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has received recognition from the following programs:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category. Stefania Leão
• 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 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
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being evocative and reverent. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
Publication and Availability
The book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.