"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30-day Christian devotional created by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the work has been honored with four major literary recognitions and reached bestseller status on Amazon shortly after publication.
The book leads readers along a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. For more information, visit readtheprayer. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note 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 book leads readers along a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. The book is intended for a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has earned the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has accumulated a 5.0-star average across more than 77 verified reader reviews. Video reviews and reader reactions from creators on TikTok and other platforms can be viewed at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional pairs scripture passages with hand-drawn artwork. The artwork reviewers have called evocative and reverent. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus can be purchased on Amazon as a paperback and ebook. The book has been translated into English, Portuguese, and Russian, reflecting its growing international audience. For more information, visit readtheprayer. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note 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.