"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a multi-award-winning illustrated Christian devotional co-authored by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the work has accumulated honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication.
This work invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with 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.
• 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 maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials. read full review
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. 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. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
This work invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The format is designed for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with 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.
• 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 maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials. read full review
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The visual elements reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. 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. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.