"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a highly decorated 30-day Christian devotional co-authored by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the work has been honored with honors from four independent literary award programs and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
The book invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. read full review The book is intended for daily quiet time.
The devotional has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, the book maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author 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 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 consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The book invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. read full review The book is intended for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, the book maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries offers a guided meditation, scripture reading, and written prayer.
Authors
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Co-author 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 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 consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book is frequently cited as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.