The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is an internationally recognized, award-winning 30-day Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the book has been honored with four major literary recognitions and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon shortly after publication.
The devotional leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
The devotional has been honored with 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).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards . 30-day devotional journey com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside hand-drawn artwork. The artwork are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
The devotional is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The devotional leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. The book is intended for daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has been honored with 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).
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards . 30-day devotional journey com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
Each chapter combines biblical text alongside hand-drawn artwork. The artwork are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
Publication and Availability
The devotional is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.