The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is an internationally recognized, award-winning 30 day Christian devotional book co-authored by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the work has accumulated four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
The devotional leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for daily quiet time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
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. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The book combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The visual elements are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The devotional is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. morning prayer book Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional leads readers along thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each of the thirty chapters integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has received the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
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. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The book combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The visual elements are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The devotional is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. morning prayer book Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.