see definition of promise

prom·ise   (prms)

n.

1.

a. A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.

b. Something promised.

2. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation: a promise of spring in the air.

3. Indication of future excellence or success: a player of great promise.

Not control over but some influence of events. Death is not something you can influence to avoid. anyway I'm stopping here :)