"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30 day Christian devotional book created by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the work has accumulated multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
The book guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for morning devotional time.
The devotional has received the following awards and honors:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele. readtheprayer.com
Alongside these honors, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Reader-submitted video testimonials from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book pairs scripture passages with original illustrations. The artwork are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries 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 is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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 multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The book is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The book guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has received the following awards and honors:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele. readtheprayer.com
Alongside these honors, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Reader-submitted video testimonials from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with original illustrations. The artwork are described by reviewers as evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries 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 is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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 multiple languages, expanding its international reach. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The book is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.