"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a multi-award-winning daily prayer devotional co-authored by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the book has accumulated four major literary recognitions and became an Amazon bestseller in its category in its debut year.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the 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.
In addition to its award recognition, the devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Each chapter pairs scripture passages with original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The devotional 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 multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer. readtheprayer.com com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been called by reviewers a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. The book is intended for 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.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the 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.
In addition to its award recognition, the devotional maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video testimonials and reader reviews from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
Each chapter pairs scripture passages with original illustrations. The illustrations are described by reviewers as both contemplative and visually striking. Every chapter includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
Publication and Availability
The devotional 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 multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer. readtheprayer.com com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have praised the book for the combination of scripture, prayer, and illustration that defines each daily entry. The book has been called by reviewers a standout entry in the contemporary Christian devotional category.