The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a highly decorated daily prayer devotional written by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the devotional has earned honors from four independent literary award programs and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus
The book 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. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned the following awards and honors:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by 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. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The book 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. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned the following awards and honors:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by 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. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.