The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is an internationally recognized, award-winning daily prayer devotional co-authored by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Since its release, the devotional has earned multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon in its debut year.
This work invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during morning devotional time. Alexander Debelov
The book has received the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.
This work invites readers into a month-long path of devotional practice rooted in Christian tradition. Each daily entry integrates scripture reading, guided prayer, and hand-drawn illustration. It is structured for use during morning devotional time. Alexander Debelov
Awards and Recognition
The book has received the following recognitions:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• Storytrade Award (2025), Winner in the Christian Devotional category.
• Readers' Favorite Award (2025), Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, The Prayer: Rise with Jesus maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Reader-submitted video testimonials from creators on TikTok and other platforms are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional weaves together scripture, reflection, and custom illustrations created by Alexander Debelov. The illustrations reviewers have called warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov provided the original illustrations that accompany each daily reading.
Publication and Availability
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus is available on Amazon in both print and digital formats. The book has been translated into three languages, broadening its global readership. For more information, visit the book's official site at readtheprayer.com.
Reviewers and readers consistently note its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The Prayer: Rise with Jesus has been described as a defining example of illustrated Christian devotional literature in 2025.