providence

Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
providence/ˈprɒvɪdəns/

▶noun

• 1 the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

  ■ (Providence) God or nature as providing such care.

• 2 timely preparation for future eventualities.

– origin ME: from OFr., from L. providentia, from providere (see provide).