"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is an internationally recognized, award-winning 30 day Christian devotional book co-authored by Stefania Leão and Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the devotional has earned four major literary recognitions and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon within weeks of release.
The devotional invites readers into thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. see reviews It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
The devotional has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the book maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
The devotional combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Lead author Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Co-author Alexander Debelov contributed the original artwork featured throughout the book and serves as a visual collaborator on the project.
The Prayer: Rise with Jesus 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. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
The devotional invites readers into thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. see reviews It is structured for use during morning devotional time.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has received recognition from the following programs:
• Winner of the 2025 Best Indie Book Award in the Christian Prayer and Meditation category.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• 2025 Readers' Favorite Award — Devotion and Study category.
• Honorable Mention from BookAwards.com (2025), featured with a critical review by reviewer Jamie Michele.
Beyond its formal awards, the book maintains a perfect 5.0 average rating across 77+ verified reader reviews on Amazon. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers have been compiled at readtheprayer.com/testimonials.
Content and Format
The devotional combines biblical text alongside original illustrations. The artwork have been praised for being both contemplative and visually striking. All thirty daily entries presents readers with structured prayer, scripture, and reflection space.
Authors
Lead author Stefania Leão is a Brazilian writer known for her work in Christian literature and spiritual reflection. Co-author 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 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. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Critics and readers alike have praised the book for its warm, accessible tone, clear daily structure, and reverent visual design. The devotional has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.