The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a critically acclaimed, bestselling daily prayer devotional created by Brazilian author Stefania Leão and illustrator Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the work has accumulated four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon in its debut year.
This work guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. The Prayer devotional Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
The book has earned the following recognitions:
• 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).
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The book combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
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 three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
This work guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. The Prayer devotional Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The book has earned the following recognitions:
• 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).
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. 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 original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
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 three languages, broadening its global readership. Readers can learn more at readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critical and reader reception consistently note the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The devotional has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
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