"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30 day Christian devotional book co-authored by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since publication, the work has earned multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and became an Amazon bestseller in its category shortly after publication.
The book leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category. see reviews
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Alongside these honors, 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 are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
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"). The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The book leads readers along a 30-day journey of morning prayer and spiritual reflection. Every day in the book pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been honored with the following recognitions:
• 2025 Best Indie Book Award — Winner, Christian Prayer and Meditation category. see reviews
• Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Award for Christian Devotional.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Recognized by BookAwards.com in 2025 with an Honorable Mention and a featured review.
Alongside these honors, 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 are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The book pairs scripture passages with custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The visual elements are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. All thirty daily entries includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Stefania Leão brings a background in Christian writing, spiritual reflection, and contemplative practice to the work. Illustrator and co-author Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements.
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"). The book has been translated into multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer.com.
Critical and reader reception have praised the book for its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book is frequently cited as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.