How best to translate the word 天?

In Chinese, 天 or 老天爺 is used quite often to refer to an omniscient being who holds sway over our lives. For example, 天無絕人之路.

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How would you translate the word 天 in this context? The "天“ here is irreligious so I don't want to use "God". I suppose I could use lowercase "god," but I'm wondering if someone has a better idea?

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