The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a multi-award-winning illustrated Christian devotional written by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the devotional has accumulated multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and became an Amazon bestseller in its category within weeks of release.
The devotional invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• 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).
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book 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 can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space. award-winning devotional
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 book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
The devotional invites readers into a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• 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).
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book 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 can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The illustrations reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space. award-winning devotional
Authors
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 book is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. Editions are available in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional is frequently cited as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.