The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is a highly decorated illustrated Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the book has been honored with four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon in its debut year.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Stefania Leão Video testimonials and reader reviews from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The artwork reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. 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. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
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 one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The devotional guides readers through a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book combines scripture, prayer, and original illustration. It is structured for use during daily quiet time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned the following awards and honors:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards .com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Beyond its formal awards, the book has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Stefania Leão Video testimonials and reader reviews from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book weaves together scripture, reflection, and hand-drawn artwork. The artwork reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. 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. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. Readers can learn more at the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
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 one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.