Definition: Providence (noun) 1. The presence, appearance, or quality of something unexpected or surprising: The providence of a new baby. 2. The capacity of a person to discern truth or goodness from deceitfulness: Providence of kindness in my life has been difficult to discern. 3. Providence of God's mercy for someone or something in their time of need: He had the grace to be with me during a crisis, and I was able to turn it into a blessing. 4. The idea that all things are good because God is faithful, just, and loving: This is what it means when we say that Providence is "always near." 5. A state of being in or under a great deal of distress or hardship: He's been through a lot recently, but the providence of his family has been very supportive. 6. The belief that God exists and provides for all His creatures: I believe in Providence because it explains everything about the universe and how things happen in our lives. 7. The idea that something unexpected happens to make us better or more valuable: He had a providential influence on my life, which made me stronger.