The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a highly decorated 30-day Christian devotional written by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the devotional has been honored with four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon within weeks of release.
This work guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for a sustained morning prayer practice.
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.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards. reference com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
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.
The book combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Lead author 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 sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
This work guides readers through a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The format is designed for a sustained morning prayer practice.
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.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards. reference com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
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
The book combines biblical text alongside custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Lead author 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 sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.