If we want to receive the Lord's full protection, we must fully renounce our independence. Only fully surrendered souls receive the full protection of the Lord. A fully surrendered soul is one who gives body, mind, words and all twenty four hours in a day to Krishna. Such devotees conquer both time and Krishna. They transcend the material world because they have given everything they have, including themselves, to the Lord's service. Krishna says He becomes conquered by those who love Him fully.
Lectures from a disciple, Vol 1, "Surrender is an ongoing process"" Pg 96 - 2nd and 3rd Paragraph