"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a highly decorated illustrated Christian devotional co-authored by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the devotional has been honored with multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
This work leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book has been honored with the following recognitions:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• 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 has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions across social media and TikTok are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The illustrations reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Lead author Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer. read full review com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The devotional has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
This work leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book has been honored with the following recognitions:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• 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 has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions 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 illustrations reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. 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. Versions of the book have been released in three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer. read full review com.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The devotional has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.