"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30-day Christian devotional written by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has earned four major literary recognitions and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
The book guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The devotional has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025). book website
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. Each of the 30 days includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The devotional is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Editions are available in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The book guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has been honored with the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025). book website
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Reader-submitted video testimonials across social media and TikTok have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. Each of the 30 days includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
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"). Editions are available in English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Critics and readers alike have highlighted the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.